HB 501

Pennsylvania House bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: unknown. Latest action: March 23, 2026.

An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions; providing for force majeure; further providing for alternative energy portfolio standards, for portfolio requirements in other states, for health and safety standards and for interagency responsibilities; providing for zero emissions credits; and making editorial changes.

Bill ID PA-2025-2026-HB-501
Session 2025-2026
Status unknown
House unknown 2026-03-23
Summary

An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions; providing for force majeure; further providing for alternative energy portfolio standards, for portfolio requirements in other states, for health and safety standards and for interagency responsibilities; providing for zero emissions credits; and making editorial changes....

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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-04-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-23 Status unknown
2026-03-23 Latest Action Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), March 23, 2026
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