The bill amends the Local Health Administration Law of Pennsylvania, originally enacted on August 24, 1951, to clarify the powers and duties of county departments of health. Specifically, it introduces a new provision that allows municipalities within a county to opt out of certain rules, regulations, or standards related to the abatement of asbestos or similar materials. This is established in the newly added Section 10.1, which states that if a municipality's governing body chooses to do so, the county's regulations regarding asbestos abatement will not apply to that municipality.

Additionally, the bill modifies the introductory paragraph of Section 10 by inserting a clause that specifies the exception for abatement regulations, ensuring that the county department of health's powers are clearly defined in relation to this new provision. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2070 (Jul 01, 2025): P.L.1304, No.315