The bill amends Title 71 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish the Pennsylvania Census Commission, which will operate under the Joint State Government Commission. The new chapter, designated as Chapter 43, outlines the commission's structure, membership, and responsibilities. The commission will consist of various state officials and appointees, including representatives from rural, urban, and suburban communities, as well as members from different regions of Pennsylvania. Its primary duties include advising the Governor and General Assembly on census activities, identifying barriers to participation, promoting census awareness, and ensuring high participation rates.

Additionally, the commission is tasked with producing several reports related to census activities, including an annual report on its findings and specific plans for future Federal decennial censuses. These reports will be submitted to key legislative committees and made publicly available on the Joint State Government Commission's website. The bill emphasizes transparency and ethics by subjecting the commission to existing laws regarding public meetings and information access. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.