Amends Clean Streams Law regarding potential pollution provisions

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Published March 30th, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

Summary

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1236 proposes amendments to The Clean Streams Law (P.L.1987, No.394) regarding potential pollution provisions. The bill was introduced by Sen. Dawn Keefer on March 30, 2026 and referred to the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee. The specific amendments to the potential pollution section have not yet been detailed in available summaries.

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What changed

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1236 would amend The Clean Streams Law, specifically modifying provisions related to potential pollution. The bill was introduced on March 30, 2026 and has been referred to the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee for review. The full text details of what specifically changes in the potential pollution provisions are not yet publicly summarized.

Affected parties including industrial facilities, manufacturers, and agricultural operations should monitor this legislation as it progresses through the Pennsylvania Senate. No compliance deadline exists since the bill is in early stages. Stakeholders may submit comments through their legislators or during any committee hearings. If enacted, compliance requirements would apply to entities subject to Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law.

What to do next

Monitor SB1236 as it progresses through the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
Review the full bill text when available to assess impact on operations
Submit comments to Pennsylvania legislators if the amendments would affect your compliance obligations

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PA SB1236 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1236

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Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on March 30 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-30 - Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
Pending: Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

An Act amending the act of June 22, 1937 (P.L.1987, No.394), known as The Clean Streams Law, in other pollutions and potential pollution, further providing for potential pollution.
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Title

In other pollutions and potential pollution, further providing for potential pollution.

History

| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-30 | Senate | Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy |

Pennsylvania State Sources

| Type | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Summary | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1236 |
| Text | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1236/PN1547 |

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