HARRISBURG -A measure will be introduced to establish a statewide regulatory framework for short-term rentals across PA. House Bill 2303 is based on recommendations from a nonpartisan, independent study conducted by the Joint State Government Commission, which was directed by a 2024 House Resolution. The bill aims to create consistent, baseline standards for short-term rental properties while preserving flexibility for local communities. The bill strikes a necessary balance of protecting public safety, supporting responsible operators, and ensuring transparency for local officials and law enforcement. It would also establish countywide registries of short-term rental properties, require the designation of a 24/7 “person in charge” for each property, create distinct regulatory categories for home-stay operators, vacation rental operators, and corporate operators, and implement baseline safety standards across all properties with enhanced requirements for larger-scale operators.
