An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in alteration of territory or corporate entity and dissolution, further providing for definitions, for procedure for consolidation or merger, for joint agreement of governing bodies, for initiative of electors seeking consolidation or merger with new home rule charter and for conduct of referenda, repealing provisions relating to consolidation or merger agreement, providing for advisory committee, c...

Summary

HB 2361 updates state law to spell out how two or more municipalities can combine into a single government. It allows mergers to start either by a formal agreement of the local governing bodies, by a petition of voters, or by a mix of both, and it creates a transitional planning committee to guide the new municipality. The changes are meant to make consolidation clearer, ensure uniform rules, and provide oversight during the transition.

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