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Every law Pennsylvania has passed

55,382 acts of the General Assembly, from William Penn’s first assembly in 1682 to 2026. Until 1874 much of the Assembly’s work was “special” legislation for a single person, company or town: a divorce, a road, a tavern license. That year’s constitution barred local and special laws on most subjects, and the yearly count fell; lately it is about 150.

Not yet complete · The state has not yet digitized its session laws act by act for most years between 1851 and 1949. We filled what we could from scans of the printed volumes: every year from 1851 to 1875 and most sessions from 1877 to 1907. A computer read those titles, so they can contain misspellings, and a few acts in each year were missed. Most years from 1909 to 1949 are still thin (marked below). Every other year is complete, from 1682 through 1850 and from 1950 to today.

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5,371 laws of the 1850s

Constitution of 1838

  1. To repeal so much of the third section of an act approred tho eighteenth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one, as authorizes the Supervisor of New Castle township, Schuylliill county, to sell by public outcry the making and repairing of the public roads in said township.

    Act 8 of 1858 · P.L. 6 · January 28, 1858 · Scanned page

  2. Relating to a certain State Road in Columbia county.

    Act 9 of 1858 · P.L. 7 · January 30, 1858 · Scanned page

  3. Authorizing the trustees and faculty of the Union Seminary ftf the East and West Pennsylvania Conferences of the Evangelical Association, et cetera, to confer Degrees and grant Diplomas.

    Act 10 of 1858 · P.L. 8 · January 30, 1858 · Scanned page

  4. To empower the Buck Mountain Coal Company to borrow money.

    Act 11 of 1858 · P.L. 8 · February 1, 1858 · Scanned page

  5. Changing the time of holding elections in the borough of Bethany, in the county of Wayne.

    Act 12 of 1858 · P.L. 9 · February 2, 1858 · Scanned page

  6. Supplement to an act to incorporate the Broad Top Improvement Company, a))prove<i the twenty-sixth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and filty-five.

    Act 13 of 1858 · P.L. 10 · February 2, 1858 · Scanned page

  7. Authorizing the Burgess and Town Council of the Borough of Kennett Square, in Chester county, to borrow money.

    Act 14 of 1858 · P.L. 11 · February 3, 1858 · Scanned page

  8. For the relief of Sarah A. Fryer, widow of an old soldier.

    Act 15 of 1858 · P.L. 12 · February 4, 1858 · Scanned page

  9. Supplement to an act to incorporate the Hopewell Coal and Iron Companj^ approved the seventh day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.

    Act 16 of 1858 · P.L. 12 · February 4, 1858 · Scanned page

  10. To provide for the Collection of additional Taxes in the borough of Couderporst. Potter county.

    Act 17 of 1858 · P.L. 13 · February 4, 1858 · Scanned page

  11. To authorize the Orphans' Court of "Westmoreland county to appoint a guardian of the estate of Jane Zimmerman, a deaf and dumb adult.

    Act 18 of 1858 · P.L. 14 · February 4, 1858 · Scanned page

  12. Supplement to an act establishing an Academy in the borough of Somerset, approved March niueteenth, A. D. eighteen hundred and ten.

    Act 19 of 1858 · P.L. 15 · February 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  13. Relating to the Management of the North Branch Extension of the Pennsylvania Canal.

    Act 20 of 1858 · P.L. 17 · February 8, 1858 · Scanned page

  14. To change the place of holding Elections in Porter township, Scliuylkili county.

    Act of 1858 · P.L. 18 · February 9, 1858 · Scanned page

  15. To confirm the title of the Bank of Chambersburg to certain real estate situate in the city of Philadelphia.

    Act 23 of 1858 · P.L. 19 · February 10, 1858 · Scanned page

  16. Supplement to an act, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Board of Elders of the Northern Diocese of the Church of the United Bretiiren of the United States of America," approved the twenty-ninth day of] March, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one.

    Act 24 of 1858 · P.L. 20 · February 10, 1858 · Scanned page

  17. To correct an erroimade in payment of Collateral Tax os the estate of Samuel Sellers, deceased.

    Act 26 of 1858 · P.L. 22 · February 11, 1858 · Scanned page

  18. To repeal an act relative to the Collection of Taxes in East Earl township, Lancaster county.

    Act 27 of 1858 · P.L. 23 · February 11, 1858 · Scanned page

  19. Repealing a tax on Dogs in the townships of Falls and Lower Makefield, in the county of Bucks.

    Act 28 of 1858 · P.L. 23 · February 12, 1858 · Scanned page

  20. Providing for the Publication of certain Accounts in Somerset county.

    Act 29 of 1858 · P.L. 24 · February 12, 1858 · Scanned page

  21. To tlie act incorporating the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Dover, Conewago, ISewberry and East and West Manchester townships, in the county of York, approved the fifteenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six.

    Act 30 of 1858 · P.L. 25 · February 12, 1858 · Scanned page

  22. Repealing an act, approved twentieth March, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven, authorizing the location of a certain State Road In the counties of Berks and Schuylkill.

    Act 31 of 1858 · P.L. 25 · February 12, 1858 · Scanned page

  23. Relative to Elections in the borough of Mill Hall, in the county of Clinton.

    Act 32 of 1858 · P.L. 26 · February 16, 1858 · Scanned page

  24. Authorizing the Canal Commissioners to re-examine the claim of Gives and Collins.

    Act 33 of 1858 · P.L. 27 · February 16, 1858 · Scanned page

  25. To aut'b^orize the appointment of an additional Notary Public in the borough of Scranton, in Luzerne county.

    Act 34 of 1858 · P.L. 27 · February 16, 1858 · Scanned page

  26. Declaring Five Mile run, in Jeiferson county, a Public Highway.

    Act 35 of 1858 · P.L. 28 · February 16, 1858 · Scanned page

  27. Relative to the Cathedral Cemetery, West Philadelphia.

    Act 36 of 1858 · P.L. 28 · February 16, 1858 · Scanned page

  28. Supplement to an act to incorporate the Iron City Bank, approved May tliirteenth, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven.

    Act 37 of 1858 · P.L. 29 · February 17, 1858 · Scanned page

  29. Relative to Mechanics' Liens in the counties of Luzerne and Schuylkill.

    Act 38 of 1858 · P.L. 29 · February 17, 1858 · Scanned page

  30. Supplement to an act to authorize the election of fonr Supervisors in Indiana township, Allegheny county, approved the eighteenth day of March, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two.

    Act 39 of 1858 · P.L. 30 · February 17, 1858 · Scanned page

  31. Supplement to an act to incorporate the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society, approved March twenty-ninth, one thousand eight hundred and fiftj'-one.

    Act 41 of 1858 · P.L. 32 · February 17, 1858 · Scanned page

  32. Relative to Taxation in the borough Williamsport, Lycoming county, Pennsylvania. Sectiox 1.

    Act 42 of 1858 · P.L. 32 · February 17, 1858 · Scanned page

  33. Supplement to an act to incorporate the borough of York, York county.

    Act 43 of 1858 · P.L. 33 · February 19, 1858 · Scanned page

  34. Supplement to an act, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Richland Turnpike or Plank Road Company," approved February eleventh, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four.

    Act 44 of 1858 · P.L. 34 · February 19, 1858 · Scanned page

  35. Authorizing the State Treasurer to pay for Assorting and Filing the Papers of the Senate and House.

    Act 45 of 1858 · P.L. 34 · February 20, 1858 · Scanned page

  36. To incorporate the Pennsylvania Commercial College at Harrisbnrg,

    Act 47 of 1858 · P.L. 36 · February 20, 1858 · Scanned page

  37. To authorize the Commissioners of Union county to borrow monej.

    Act 48 of 1858 · P.L. 39 · February 22, 1858 · Scanned page

  38. Supplement to an act relative to the Cathedral Cemetery, West Philadelphia.

    Act 49 of 1858 · P.L. 39 · February 22, 1858 · Scanned page

  39. Supplement to an act to provide for the appointment of a Reporter of the Decision* % of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

    Act 50 of 1858 · P.L. 40 · February 22, 1858 · Scanned page

  40. To authorize the Canal Commissioners to re-examine the Claim of Mrs Jnlian M 'Kinney, for Damages.

    Act 51 of 1858 · P.L. 40 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  41. Changing the place of holding the Township Elections in "West Pennsboro' 4 township, Cumberland county.

    Act 52 of 1858 · P.L. 41 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  42. For the relief of George Hitzleburger, a soldier of the Indian war.

    Act 53 of 1858 · P.L. 41 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  43. Authorizing the Commissioners of Bedford county to borrow money.

    Act 54 of 1858 · P.L. 42 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  44. To refund to John M'Fherson, late Treasurer of Clearfield county, certain moneys.

    Act 55 of 1858 · P.L. 42 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  45. To repeal the Lenox Road Law, in the townships of Brooklyn and Gibson, in the county of Susquehanna.

    Act 56 of 1858 · P.L. 43 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  46. To enable the School Directors of Hyde Parke to complete their School building.

    Act 57 of 1858 · P.L. 44 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  47. Repealing the act authorizing the appointment of a Sealer of Weights and Measures, so far as the same relates to the county of York.

    Act 58 of 1858 · P.L. 44 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  48. Supplement to an act relative to the Sale of Lands for the non-payment of Taxes.

    Act 59 of 1858 · P.L. 45 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  49. Authorizing the holding of Spring Elections in Madison township^ PerrT county.

    Act 60 of 1858 · P.L. 46 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  50. Supplement to the act incorporating a company for making an artificial road from the end of the Lewisburg bridge to Youngmaiistown.

    Act 62 of 1858 · P.L. 48 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  51. To provide for an examination into the management of the Lancaster Bank.

    Act 63 of 1858 · P.L. 49 · February 23, 1858 · Scanned page

  52. To annul the marriage contract between Thomas "Washington Smith and Elizabeth G.

    Act 64 of 1858 · P.L. 50 · February 11, 1858 · Scanned page

  53. To change the venue in a certain case from Washington to Beaver county.

    Act 65 of 1858 · P.L. 51 · February 25, 1858 · Scanned page

  54. To incorporate the Suinneytown and Keelersville turnpike road company.

    Act 66 of 1858 · P.L. 52 · February 25, 1858 · Scanned page

  55. Supplement to an act for the relief of William Furey, late Treasurer of Centre county.

    Act 67 of 1858 · P.L. 53 · February 25, 1858 · Scanned page

  56. Relating to Sheriffs' Bonds and Recognizance in Carbon county.

    Act 68 of 1858 · P.L. 54 · February 25, 1858 · Scanned page

  57. Relative to Tax Collectors in "Washington county.

    Act 70 of 1858 · P.L. 55 · February 25, 1858 · Scanned page

  58. Relative to the Athenteum of Philadelphia.

    Act 71 of 1858 · P.L. 56 · February 25, 1858 · Scanned page

  59. Declaring the Susquehanna Portage creek, in the county of Potter, a public highway.

    Act 72 of 1858 · P.L. 56 · February 25, 1858 · Scanned page

  60. To amend the charter of the boroush of Gonshohocken.

    Act 73 of 1858 · P.L. 57 · February 25, 1858 · Scanned page

  61. Supplementary to an act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Wrightsville and New Holland turnpike road company, et cetera, approved the ninth day of April, eighteen hundred and forty-nine.

    Act 74 of 1858 · P.L. 58 · February 26, 1858 · Scanned page

  62. To incorporate the Saint Vincent's Home.

    Act 75 of 1858 · P.L. 58 · February 20, 1858 · Scanned page

  63. Authorizing the North Lebanon railroad company to borrow money.

    Act 76 of 1858 · P.L. 59 · February 26, 1858 · Scanned page

  64. Supplement to an act incorporating the Scranton gas and water company, approved March sixteenth, one thousand eight hundred and

    Act 77 of 1858 · P.L. 60 · February 26, 1858 · Scanned page

  65. Relative to Notaries Public in the city of Carbondale and Wilkesbarre.

    Act 78 of 1858 · P.L. 61 · February 26, 1858 · Scanned page

  66. Relating to Hawkers and Pedlers in the county of "Washington.

    Act 79 of 1858 · P.L. 61 · February 27, 1858 · Scanned page

  67. To confer on Nette Adelia M'Kee, the rights and privileges of a child bom in lawful wedlock.

    Act 80 of 1858 · P.L. 62 · February 27, 1858 · Scanned page

  68. Supplement to an act incorporating the Willowgrove and Germantown Plank Road.

    Act 81 of 1858 · P.L. 63 · March 2, 1858 · Scanned page

  69. Supplementary to an act, passed the fifteenth day of April, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven, entitled " An Act to further amend the Road Laws of Erie county.

    Act 82 of 1858 · P.L. 63 · March 2, 1858 · Scanned page

  70. In relation to the Junction Canal Company, and its claim against the Com monwealth on contract.

    Act 83 of 1858 · P.L. 64 · March 2, 1858 · Scanned page

  71. Relative to the election of borough officers in the borough of Butler, Butler county, and in New Castle, Lawrence

    Act 84 of 1858 · P.L. 65 · February 22, 1858 · Scanned page

  72. Belatlag to Jackson township, la the county of Union.

    Act 86 of 1858 · P.L. 65 · February 19, 1858 · Scanned page

  73. To lay out a State Road in Allegheny and Washington counties.

    Act 88 of 1858 · P.L. 67 · March 3, 1858 · Scanned page

  74. To incorporate the Numismatic Society of Philadolphia.

    Act 89 of 1858 · P.L. 68 · February 19, 1858 · Scanned page

  75. Supplement to an act, approved April eleventh, one thousand eight hundred and fiftysix, entitled " An Act relative to the Sherifla of this Commonwealth.

    Act 90 of 1858 · P.L. 70 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  76. Supplement to an act to incorporate the Darby and Chester Plank Road and Turnpike,

    Act 91 of 1858 · P.L. 70 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  77. To authorize the appointment of an Auctioneer in the borough and township of Wilkesbarre, in Luzerne county.

    Act 92 of 1858 · P.L. 71 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  78. To extend the Terms of the Courts in Susquehanna county.

    Act 93 of 1858 · P.L. 72 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  79. Relative to the payment of costs of the late Contested Election of Piothonotary in Lancaster county.

    Act 94 of 1858 · P.L. 72 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  80. Granting privileges and powers to the Western Pennsylvania Hospital, for the purpose of conveying water to the hospital buildings.

    Act 95 of 1858 · P.L. 73 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  81. Supplement to an act relating to Elections of Trustees of Athens township, approved the thirteenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five.

    Act 98 of 1858 · P.L. 75 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  82. To incorporate the Quarryville and Unicorn Turnpike Road Company, in Lancaster county.

    Act 99 of 1858 · P.L. 76 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  83. To authorise the erection of a Lock-up House in the borough of Harrisville, in the county of Butler.

    Act 100 of 1858 · P.L. 77 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  84. Supplement to an act, passed thirteenth day of April, one thou3and eight hundred and seven, relating to Strays.

    Act 101 of 1858 · P.L. 78 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  85. Relative to the Election of Supervisors in the township of East Huntingdon, in the county of

    Act 102 of 1858 · P.L. 79 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  86. To change the name of the Philadelphia Cavalry of the First Brigade, First Division, Pennsjivania Volunteers, to that of the Black Hussars.

    Act 103 of 1858 · P.L. 80 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  87. Supplement to an act to incorporate the village of Hyde Park into a borough.

    Act 104 of 1858 · P.L. 80 · March 5, 1858 · Scanned page

  88. To incorporate the New Castle Park Association, in Lawrence county.

    Act 105 of 1858 · P.L. 81 · March 8, 1858 · Scanned page

  89. Authorizing the Canal Commissioners to examine the claim of John Kelly, Contractor on the Erie extension, Pennsylvania canal.

    Act 107 of 1858 · P.L. 84 · March 8, 1858 · Scanned page

  90. Authorizing tlie Court of Quarter Sessions of Mercor county to grant a new trial in the case of the Commonwealth against William W.

    Act 108 of 1858 · P.L. 84 · March 8, 1858 · Scanned page

  91. To confer and enjoin upon the County Commissioners of Mifflin county, the duties of Poor Directors.

    Act 109 of 1858 · P.L. 85 · March 9, 1858 · Scanned page

  92. To annex a certain part of White township, in the county of Indiana, to the borough of Indiana.

    Act 110 of 1858 · P.L. 86 · March 9, 1858 · Scanned page

  93. To change the place of holding Elections in Greenwood township, Perry county.

    Act 112 of 1858 · P.L. 88 · March 10, 1858 · Scanned page

  94. Making the borough of Millerstown, in Lehigh county, a separate Election District.

    Act 113 of 1858 · P.L. 88 · March 10, 1858 · Scanned page

  95. Authorizing the qualified voters of the township of Hanover, in the county of Washington, to elect an additional Supervisor.

    Act 114 of 1858 · P.L. 89 · March 10, 1858 · Scanned page

  96. To prevent the Forcible and Fraudulent Crossing of Bridges, without payment of toll.

    Act 115 of 1858 · P.L. 90 · March 10, 1858 · Scanned page

  97. To extend the provisions of an act, entitled " An Act to increase the pay of County Commissioners, Jurors and Witnesses, in certain counties of this Commonwealth," approved the twentieth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and tifty-seven, to certain other counties of this Commonwealth.

    Act 116 of 1858 · P.L. 91 · March 10, 1858 · Scanned page

  98. Extending the Sheriffs' Interpleader Act of Philadelphia city and county, to the several counties of this Commonwealth.

    Act 117 of 1858 · P.L. 91 · March 10, 1858 · Scanned page

  99. To change the place of holding the Township Elections in Guilford township, in the county of Franklin.

    Act 118 of 1858 · P.L. 92 · March 10, 1858 · Scanned page

  100. For the relief of Rosanna Smith, the widow of an old soldier.

    Act 119 of 1858 · P.L. 93 · March 11, 1858 · Scanned page

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