Township Code

On June 27, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 3 of 2025 (“Act”) into law. The Act amends the Second Class Township Code by changing the long-standing rule governing when newly adopted ordinances take effect. Under the prior law, ordinances generally became effective five days after adoption, unless a later effective date was specified. The Act now gives townships the … [Read more...] about Act 3 Amends Pennsylvania’s Second-Class Township Code