Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2057

Introduced
11/19/25  

Caption

Further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review, for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review, for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations, for existing regulations and for regulations, annual reports, hearings and advisory group meetings.

Impact

If enacted, HB 2057 will likely affect a broad spectrum of existing regulations by formalizing the processes for their review and approval. This could streamline the regulatory process, enabling quicker implementation of regulations that are deemed necessary, but may also raise questions about the adequacy of oversight. Significant revisions to the review procedures could also impact how quickly and efficiently regulations are updated to meet current standards and needs, potentially influencing various industries and public sector operations around the state.

Summary

House Bill 2057 aims to establish clearer definitions and guidelines surrounding regulations in the state. The bill emphasizes improvements in procedures for reviewing proposed regulations, ensuring that detailed processes are in place for the approval of final-form and final-omitted regulations. This structured approach is intended to enhance the regulatory environment within the state by providing a consistent framework for both lawmakers and regulatory bodies to follow when implementing new regulations.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB 2057 may arise over the proposed procedures for the review of regulations. Supporters argue that by standardizing these processes, the bill will reduce bureaucratic delays and promote timely decision-making. Critics may contend that this could result in less thorough scrutiny of regulations, raising concerns about regulatory capture or the potential for conflicts of interest within regulatory oversight. Additionally, there may be apprehensions regarding how these changes might affect public input and the responsiveness of governance to community needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB553

Further providing for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations.

PA SB333

Further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review; providing for regulations deemed withdrawn; further providing for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations; and providing for concurrent resolution required for economically significant regulations.

PA HB1601

Further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review; providing for regulations deemed withdrawn; further providing for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations; and providing for concurrent resolution required for economically significant regulations.

PA HB1598

Further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review; providing for regulations deemed withdrawn; further providing for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations; and providing for concurrent resolution required for economically significant regulations.

PA SB810

Further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review; providing for regulations deemed withdrawn; further providing for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations; providing for concurrent resolution required for economically significant regulations; further providing for existing regulations; and providing for State agency regulatory compliance officers and for Office of Government Efficiency.

PA HB113

Further providing for proposed regulations and procedures for review.

PA HB124

Further providing for proposed regulations and procedures for review.

PA SB444

Further providing for definitions and for existing regulations.

PA HB1083

Further providing for definitions, for rules and regulations and for records.

PA HB2481

Further providing for employment of minors in student-learner and apprenticeship programs; providing for a review of laws and regulations related to the employment of minors; and abrogating regulations.

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