Tracking Abuse of Preemption Legislation in the States: June 22, 2022

During the 2022 state legislative session Local Solutions Support Center (LSSC) is publishing a weekly digest summarizing notable abusive preemption bills and their progress through session. This post will serve as an archive of all updates for the 2022 legislative session.

If you would like additional information on these bills or if you would like to discuss potential opportunities for tracking collaboration, please contact tracking@supportdemocracy.org.  

PA SB996 (Education):

Would prohibit local governments from “infringing” on certain fundamental rights a parent has in relation to their child. It provides a standard for judicial review of the allegedly “infringing” local government action.  See bill here. 

PA SB275 (Environment):

Would prohibit municipalities from limiting the type of energy hook-ups available to individual consumers. This is an attempt to preempt cities from banning natural gas hook-ups. This bill is in committee. See bill here.

PA HB1538 (Firearms/Preemption Repeal):

Would repeal sections of a statute that preempts municipalities from regulating firearms and from bringing legal action against firearms manufacturers, trade associations, and dealers. This bill is in committee. See bill here.