Phillips-Hill’s Contract Reform Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would establish strict limits on commonwealth contracts to safeguard taxpayer dollars and maintain jurisdiction of state courts now heads to the governor's desk after unanimously passing the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives.

"It's rare to see a bill pass with unanimous support throughout the whole process," Phillips-Hill said. "I am proud of our work and would like to thank Attorney General Sunday for his steady guidance. This is what strong, effective leadership looks like."

Senate Bill 1410 was introduced at the request of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. The bill would prohibit state government from signing purchasing or procurement contracts that contain out-of-state legal disputes, indemnification clauses, non-Pennsylvania governing law, or binding arbitration.

The bill now heads to the governor's desk to be signed into law.