PennsylvaniaSB 9722025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in corporate powers, further providing for care of memorials.

Sponsored By: Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Townships can fund veteran and first responder memorials

Boards of supervisors in second-class townships may maintain, repair, set up, or contribute to memorials within the township. They may accept donations from people or groups to pay for this work. Covered memorials include monuments that honor Pennsylvania National Guard members and U.S. armed forces, including reserves. It also covers memorials for first responders, such as firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, emergency vehicle drivers, and township police officers. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment and does not add new state funding.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Timothy P. Kearney

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Barbara Gleim

    Republican • House

  • Cris Dush

    Republican • Senate

  • Dawn W. Keefer

    Republican • Senate

  • Elder A. Vogel Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Jay Costa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judith L. Schwank

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Ward

    Republican • Senate

  • Michele Brooks

    Republican • Senate

  • Patrick J. Stefano

    Republican • Senate

  • Patty Kim

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rosemary M. Brown

    Republican • Senate

  • Scott Hutchinson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 106 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/17/2026

26 0

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Senate vote • 12/9/2025

Senate Bill 972 PN1113, Final Passage

Yes: 47 • No: 0

committee vote • 10/28/2025

22 0

Yes: 22 • No: 0

committee vote • 10/7/2025

11 0

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Act No. 25 of 2026

    7/12/2026Governor
  2. Approved by the Governor

    7/12/2026Governor
  3. Presented to the Governor

    7/11/2026House
  4. Signed in Senate

    7/11/2026House
  5. Signed in House

    7/1/2026House
  6. Third consideration and final passage (202-0)

    7/1/2026House
  7. Re-reported as committed

    7/1/2026House
  8. Re-referred to Appropriations

    6/30/2026House
  9. Second consideration

    6/30/2026House
  10. Removed from table

    6/26/2026House
  11. Laid on the table

    6/17/2026House
  12. First consideration

    6/17/2026House
  13. Reported as committed

    6/17/2026House
  14. Referred to Local Government

    12/10/2025House
  15. Third consideration and final passage (47-0)

    12/9/2025Senate
  16. Re-reported as committed

    10/28/2025Senate
  17. Re-referred to Appropriations

    10/8/2025Senate
  18. Second consideration

    10/8/2025Senate
  19. First consideration

    10/7/2025Senate
  20. Reported as committed

    10/7/2025Senate
  21. Referred to Local Government

    8/15/2025Senate

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