Section 2. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Drinking establishment." Any bar, tavern or club which:
(1) operates pursuant to an eating place retail dispenser's license, restaurant liquor license or retail dispenser's license under the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code; and
(2) has been found to be a drug-related nuisance under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 83 Subch. H (relating to drug nuisances) or declared a common nuisance under section 1 of the act of June 23, 1931 (P.L.1178, No.319), entitled "An act declaring buildings and parts of buildings used for purposes of fornication, lewdness, assignation, and prostitution to be nuisances; providing a method of abating same; establishing a method of procedure against those who use said buildings, or parts thereof, for such purposes; and providing penalties for violations of this act."
"Establishment." Includes:
(1) A personal service establishment.
(2) A drinking establishment.
(3) An adult entertainment enterprise featuring nude or partially nude dancing or providing live adult entertainment.
(4) A hotel or motel found to be a drug-related nuisance under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 83 Subch. H (relating to drug nuisances) or declared a common nuisance under section 1 of the act of June 23, 1931 (P.L.1178, No.319), entitled "An act declaring buildings and parts of buildings used for purposes of fornication, lewdness, assignation, and prostitution to be nuisances; providing a method of abating same; establishing a method of procedure against those who use said buildings, or parts thereof, for such purposes; and providing penalties for violations of this act."
(5) An airport, train station or bus station.
(6) A welcome center or rest area operated by the Department of Transportation or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
(7) A full-service truck stop as defined in section 2 of the act of June 13, 2008 (P.L.182, No.27), known as the Clean Indoor Air Act.
(8) A public lodging establishment.
(Def. amended July 20, 2026, P.L.422, No.31)
"Licensing authority." The governmental agency authorized by law to license any aspect of the business of an establishment.
"Personal service establishment." A place which:
(1) allows physical contact with another individual in a closed door setting for the purpose of, but not limited to, maintaining good health and establishing and maintaining good physical condition through the physical contact regardless of whether the place is required to obtain a license or permit from the Commonwealth for its operation; and
(2) has been found to be a drug-related nuisance under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 83 Subch. H (relating to drug nuisances) or declared a common nuisance under section 1 of the act of June 23, 1931 (P.L.1178, No.319), entitled "An act declaring buildings and parts of buildings used for purposes of fornication, lewdness, assignation, and prostitution to be nuisances; providing a method of abating same; establishing a method of procedure against those who use said buildings, or parts thereof, for such purposes; and providing penalties for violations of this act."
"Public lodging contract worker." An individual employed by a third-party contractor who, under a contract for services with a public lodging establishment, has contact with guests or access to guest rooms of the public lodging establishment. (Def. added July 20, 2026, P.L.422, No.31)
"Public lodging employee." An individual employed by a public lodging establishment who has contact with guests or access to guest rooms of the public lodging establishment. (Def. added July 20, 2026, P.L.422, No.31)
"Public lodging establishment." A hotel, motel, inn or similar entity in this Commonwealth that offers more than 10 rooms to the public for temporary lodging for a fee. (Def. added July 20, 2026, P.L.422, No.31)
"Rental operator." A person or entity that owns or manages a short-term rental. (Def. added July 20, 2026, P.L.422, No.31)
"Short-term rental." A residential or multifamily property offered for rent to a transient individual for a period of less than 30 consecutive days. The term does not include a public lodging establishment. (Def. added July 20, 2026, P.L.422, No.31)
"Third-party contractor." A person or entity that manages or provides public lodging contract workers to a public lodging establishment under a service contract. (Def. added July 20, 2026, P.L.422, No.31)
"Third-party listing platform." An electronic platform used by a rental operator to advertise or facilitate the rental of a short-term rental. (Def. added July 20, 2026, P.L.422, No.31)