What we’re working on

The PA Housing Choices Coalition is advocating for bipartisan legislation that expands housing choices, removes unnecessary barriers to homebuilding, and helps communities meet growing housing demand. Find the current status of the legislation we’re tracking for the 2025-2026 legislative session below!

HB 2186 – Allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Prime Sponsor: Rep. John Inglis (D)
Co-Sponsors: 2 Republicans, 24 Democrats

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HB 2186 would legalize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) statewide by establishing baseline standards for municipalities. ADUs, which can look like backyard cottages, garage apartments, and in-law suites, create more homes without burdening infrastructure.

Status: Passed the House on June 1 by a bipartisan 139-62 vote. The bill is currently before the Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee.

SB 1346 – Allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Prime Sponsor: Sen. Greg Rothman (R)
Co-Sponsors: 4 Republicans, 7 Democrats

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SB 1346 similarly works to legalize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) statewide. This bill, like the House version, would restore personal property rights for homeowners and provide flexible housing options for seniors, young adults, renters, or caregivers. 

Status: Passed Senate Urban Affairs Committee in a 10-1 vote on July 12. The bill is currently awaiting consideration by the full Senate.

HB 2109 – Municipal Occupancy Reform

Prime Sponsor: Rep. Tarik Khan (D)
Co-Sponsors: 1 Republican, 24 Democrats

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HB 2109 updates municipal occupancy ordinances by allowing up to (5) unrelated adults to share housing while maintaining existing health and safety protections. The legislation expands housing opportunities without changing local building or fire codes.

Status: Passed the House on June 8 by a bipartisan 123-78 vote. The bill is currently before the Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee.

Tracking

  • SB 1277 – Property Tax Abatements for Redevelopment — Received second consideration in the Senate on June 1

  • SB 1278 — REDD Grant Program — Referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee on June 3

  • SB 1279 — Housing Development Regulatory Compliance Officer — Passed the Senate by a 30-20 vote on June 3

  • SB 1281 — Pre-Approved Housing Plans — Passed the Senate unanimously on June 3

  • SB 1239 — Multifamily Housing in Commercial Zoned Districts — Referred to Senate Local Government Committee

  • HB 2185 — Duplex/Triplex/Fourplex on Single-Family Lots — Referred to House Local Government Committee

  • HB 2155 — Parking Mandate Reform — Referred to House Housing & Community Development Committee

  • HB 2367 — RACP for Housing Development — Passed committee in a 14-12 vote on April 13

  • HB 2428 — Residential Construction Workforce Training Program — Referred to House Housing & Community Development Committee

  • HB 2423 — REDD Grant Program — Referred to House Housing & Community Development Committee

  • HB 2434 — Pre-Approved Housing Plans — Referred to House Housing & Community Development Committee

  • HB 2445 — Office of Housing Opportunity — Referred to House Housing & Community Development Committee

  • HB 2430 — Housing Ombudsman — Referred to House Housing & Community Development Committee