Pennsylvania HB 1664: An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for payment choice and for electronic notice of insurance practices; and imposing penalties.

Bill Text

PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 2026 PRINTER'S NO. 2626
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 1664
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY CIRESI, GIRAL, SANCHEZ, PROKOPIAK, HADDOCK,
GUENST, PIELLI, SAPPEY, JAMES, NEILSON, HILL-EVANS, PROBST,
SCHLOSSBERG, BURGOS, MERSKI, FREEMAN, GALLAGHER, HOWARD,
OTTEN, KENYATTA, CERRATO, GREEN, DAVIDSON AND BOROWSKI,
JUNE 25, 2025
AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
AN ACT
Providing for the redevelopment of historic and older buildings;
and establishing the Historic and Older Building
Redevelopment Assistance Grant Program and the Historic and
Older Building Redevelopment Fund.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the Historic and
Older Building Redevelopment Assistance Grant Program Act.
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:
"Applicant." A property owner or developer that submits an
application under section 3(d).
"Application." An application submitted under section 3(d).
"Department." The Department of Community and Economic
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Development of the Commonwealth.
"Developer." A person that promotes or constructs
redevelopment projects and is engaged in the development of real
estate.
"Fund." The Historic and Older Building Redevelopment Fund
established under section 4(a).
"Grant." A grant awarded under this act.
"Historic and older OLDER building." A building located in
this Commonwealth that is at least 50 years old.
"Historic character." All of the visual aspects and physical
features that comprise the appearance of a historic and older
building such as the overall shape of the building, its
materials, craftsmanship, decorative details, interior spaces
and features, as well as the various aspects of its site and
environment.
"Program." The Historic and Older Building Redevelopment
Assistance Grant Program established under section 3(a).
"Project." The redevelopment, rehabilitation or enhancement
of a historic and AN older building for which a developer or a
property owner seeks a grant under this act.
"Property owner." An owner of record evidenced by a publicly
recorded deed and an equitable owner that can demonstrate an
ownership interest in a property as provided by law, including:
(1) an inherited interest in a property;
(2) a party to an agreement of sale or long-term
leasehold agreement;
(3) an equitable owner of record prior to a fraudulent
conveyance of the property; and
(4) a trust beneficiary or a person holding a partial
ownership interest in the property such as tenancy by the
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entirety, joint tenancy, tenancy in common and life estate.
"Redevelopment plan." A plan that provides for the
improvement of a historic and AN older building and meets the
requirements under section 3(e).
Section 3. Historic and Older Building Redevelopment Assistance
Grant Program.
(a) Establishment.--The Historic and Older Building
Redevelopment Assistance Grant Program is established within the
department.
(b) Administration.--The program shall be administered by
the department.
(c) Purpose.--The purpose of the program shall be to issue
grants for the redevelopment, rehabilitation or enhancement of
historic and older buildings across this Commonwealth.
(d) Application.--An applicant must submit a written grant
application to the department in a manner prescribed by the
department. The application must include the following
information:
(1) A detailed description of the project and how the
grant would be used, including any private or public sector
participation.
(2) A copy of the redevelopment plan required under
subsection (e).
(3) A statement of the ability to produce income once
the project is complete and an explanation of how the project
will contribute significantly to economic and community
redevelopment or the revitalization of adjacent communities.
(4) If applicable, an explanation of how the project
will provide for historic preservation or commercial or
recreational opportunities for the public.
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(5) If the project includes the purchase of property, an
identification of the intended use of the property and a
timeline for redevelopment of the property.
(6) The total cost of the project.
(7) A detailed description of the practices the
applicant will perform to improve or maintain the property
and the historic character of the property.
(8) A statement of favorable consideration or
endorsement of the project from a local nonprofit economic or
community developmen