Pielli bill to help seniors stay in their homes heads to governor’s desk

Rep. Chris Pielli    July 12, 2026 | 4:12 PM

HARRISBURG, July 12 – State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, said his legislation to help vulnerable individuals stay in their homes has been passed by both the PA House and Senate and is now headed to the governor’s desk.

House Bill 96 would create an option for older adults and incapacitated individuals to designate someone to receive notice when property taxes are delinquent and their property is at risk of a sheriff’s sale.

“As a former court-appointed guardianship attorney, I saw clients who lost their homes as a result of unpaid property taxes,” Pielli said. “Too often, these were individuals with cognitive impairment or those who were otherwise incapacitated and could not pay tax bills without assistance.

“Tragically, these same individuals sometimes had the financial means but were so impaired that they were unable to keep up with payments. It is simply unfair to leave these people to try to pay these bills alone. My bill helps to prevent overdue tax payments for those who may be suffering from any number of conditions that hinder their ability to regularly pay bills. I thank my colleagues in both the state House and state Senate for their agreement on this bill.”

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