This bill amends Title 68 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a new subpart, Subpart G, which focuses on common interest communities and their relationship with municipal services. It establishes Chapter 63, titled the Municipal Services Equalization and Tax Fairness Act, which outlines the definitions of key terms such as "community," "municipal services," and "noncommunity dwelling." The bill mandates that municipalities provide the same municipal services to communities as they do to noncommunity dwellings, and it allows for negotiated agreements regarding these services. If an agreement cannot be reached, the bill provides for compulsory arbitration to resolve disputes.

Additionally, the bill details the reimbursement process for communities that incur costs while providing municipal services, requiring municipalities to reimburse these costs within a specified timeframe. It also allows municipalities to offer additional services beyond those mandated by the bill. The provisions apply to various classes of municipalities, including cities and townships, and ensure that existing agreements are not superseded by the new regulations. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1102 (Aug 13, 2025):