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Pielli bill to help seniors stay in their homes unanimously approved by Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee

Rep. Chris Pielli    June 11, 2025 | 10:21 AM

HARRISBURG, June 11 – State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced today that his legislation to help vulnerable individuals stay in their homes has been unanimously approved by the state Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee.

House Bill 96 would create an option for older adults and incapacitated individuals to designate an individual to receive notice when property taxes are delinquent, and the property is at risk for a sheriff’s sale.

“As a former court-appointed guardianship attorney, I saw clients who lost their homes as a result of unpaid property taxes,” Pielli said. “Too often, these were individuals with cognitive impairment or those who were otherwise incapacitated and could not pay tax bills without assistance.

“Tragically, these same individuals sometimes had the financial means but were so impaired that they were unable to keep up with payments. It is simply unfair to leave these people to try and pay these bills alone. My bill helps to prevent overdue tax payments for those who may be suffering from any number of conditions that hinder their ability to regularly pay bills. I thank my colleagues in the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee for their support.”

House Bill 96 now heads to the full state Senate for consideration.

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