{"id":143262,"date":"2026-03-19T23:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/143262\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T23:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:48:10","slug":"pennsylvania-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-regulate-short-term-rentals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/143262\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces bill to regulate short-term rentals"},"content":{"rendered":"

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) \u2014 Pennsylvania counties could soon be keeping tabs on short-term rentals.<\/p>\n

Rep. Lindsay Powell (D-Allegheny) introduced a bill Thursday to regulate the properties, which have grown in popularity through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, following a review of the industry. That review, she said, was spurred by violent incidents at short-term rentals in her district.<\/p>\n

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The bill<\/a> would require counties to keep a registry of all permitted short-term rentals, hotels and other lodging in their jurisdiction. Each county will need to share an annual report on the short-term rentals with the Department of Community and Economic Development.<\/p>\n

Other regulations in the bill would mandate the property owners to have a 24\/7 person in charge for each property and to implement safety standards such as noise monitoring devices and exterior surveillance cameras.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis bill strikes a necessary balance of protecting public safety, supporting responsible operators and ensuring transparency for local officials and law enforcement,\u201d Powell said. \u201cAs short-term rentals continue to grow across Pennsylvania, we have a responsibility to put common-sense safeguards in place to protect our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lawmakers will hold a public hearing from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, in room 140 at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.<\/p>\n

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