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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.
7,883 laws of the 1860s
Constitution of 1838
Supplementary to an act to incorporate th.e Slianaokin Valley and Pottsville railroad company.
Act 544 of 1863 · P.L. 554 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Granting certain additional powers to tlie courts of common pleas in the several counties of this commonwealth.
Act 545 of 1863 · P.L. 554 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to an act incorporating the Little Schuylkill Navigation, Railroad and Coal Company.
Act 546 of 1863 · P.L. 555 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Authorizing the sale of the Lebanon Female Seminary
Act 547 of 1863 · P.L. 556 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Relating to the publication of legal notices in certain counties of this commonwealth.
Act 548 of 1863 · P.L. 556 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to an act to provide for the adjudication and payment of certain military claims, approved April sixteenth, one thousand eight hundred and iixty-two.
Act 549 of 1863 · P.L. 557 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To ftn act inooiporating the Little Sohnylkill Nayigation, Railroad and Coal
Act 646 of 1863 · P.L. 557 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Autliorizing the Auditor General to draw certain warrants upon the State Treasurer, in favor of the stockholders of the West Philadelphia Railroad Company.
Act 550 of 1863 · P.L. 560 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to an act for the greater certainty of title, and more secure enjoyment of real estate, passed the twenty-second day of April, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty-sis.
Act 551 of 1863 · P.L. 560 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To the acts of assembly, regulating auctions and auctioneers.
Act 552 of 1863 · P.L. 561 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To punish the fraudulent receiving of money on deposit.
Act 553 of 1863 · P.L. 562 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To tlie several acts heretofore passed relating to the Union Canal Company of Pennsylvania.
Act 554 of 1863 · P.L. 563 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To punish the fraudulent reoelvlng of money on deposit.
Act 663 of 1863 · P.L. 564 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to an act to authorize the Wyoming Canal Company, and its creditors, to agree to an adjustment of their respective rights, approved April third, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three.
Act 555 of 1863 · P.L. 567 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To extend the fourth section of an act, entitled ' 'An Act to alter the times of holding courts in the county of Tioga, and for other purposes," approved the fourth day of April, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven, to the county of Schuylkill.
Act 557 of 1863 · P.L. 568 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To stay proceedings against the sureties of Andrew S. Harrison, and revive tlie warrant of Andrew S. Harrison, a collector of taxes in the borough of Huntingdon.
Act 558 of 1863 · P.L. 569 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To authorize the Commissioners of Mercer county to compromise with the holders of its bonds, issued to railroad companies.
Act 559 of 1863 · P.L. 569 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To authorize certain military officers to take affidavits, testimony, and acknowledgments of the execution of deeds, and other instruments of writing, of persons in the military service of this state, or the United States.
Act 560 of 1863 · P.L. 572 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To re-adjust, and settle, the assessed valuation of the county of Clarion.
Act 561 of 1863 · P.L. 573 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplementary to an act, passed January twenty-ninth, one tlionsand eight hundred and sixty-three, authorizing the commissioners and controller of Allegheny county to compromise with the holders of the bonds of said county.
Act 562 of 1863 · P.L. 574 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To authorize William H. Schall, guardian of John Hubley Schall, to sell and convey certain real estate.
Act 563 of 1863 · P.L. 575 · April 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To re-adjust, and settle, the assessed yaluation of the cotuitj of Clarion.
Act 661 of 1863 · P.L. 575 · April 24, 1863 · Scanned page
Relating to the estate of Rachel Parker.
Act 565 of 1863 · P.L. 578 · April 25, 1863 · Scanned page
Gin ^t\ ?a confirm a certain contract between Edwin M. Lewis, of the city of Philadelphia, and the Pennsylvania Coal Company.
Act 566 of 1863 · P.L. 579 · May 2, 1863 · Scanned page
Relative to the Union Mutual Insurance Company of Philadelphia.
Act 567 of 1863 · P.L. 580 · May 2, 1863 · Scanned page
Preamble. Ageuts for the Sfile of railroad tick(3ts, &c., requirod to have certififates of their authority. Persons, unauthorized, prohibited from selling tickets, Penalty for violating the provisions of this act. Agents to exhibit their authority, when requested, and Certificate to be posted in conspicuous place. Railroad and steamboat companies, &c. to provide for the redemption
Act 568 of 1863 · P.L. 582 · May 6, 1863 · Scanned page
To authorize the Treasurer of the Commonwealth to pay to George R. Berrell money, overpaid by him, as an auctioneer.
Act 569 of 1863 · P.L. 583 · May 19, 1863 · Scanned page
Relative to tlie Scranton Bank.
Act 570 of 1863 · P.L. 584 · May 20, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to an act relating to the Catasauqua and Fogelsville Railroad Company.
Act 571 of 1863 · P.L. 585 · May 26, 1863 · Scanned page
To authorize Woodland street, in the Twenty-fourth, ward of the city of Philadelphia, to he graded, curbed and paved.
Act 572 of 1863 · P.L. 586 · May 27, 1863 · Scanned page
To validate the title to real estate, late of William H. James, in the county of Chester, sold to Wellington C.
Act 573 of 1863 · P.L. 587 · February 18, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement To au act to incorporate the Jamestown and Franklin railroad company, approved April fifth, one thousand eight hundi-ed and sixty-two.
Act 574 of 1863 · P.L. 587 · March 9, 1863 · Scanned page
To allow the trustees of the First Presbyterian congregation of the city of Allegheny, to vacate a certain grave yard, and for other purposes.
Act 575 of 1863 · P.L. 588 · March 18, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to the act to incorporate the Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Company of York county, approved the twenty-sixth day of March, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and sixty.
Act 576 of 1863 · P.L. 589 · April 1, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate tlie Brookville Cemetery Company, of Brookville, Jefferson county.
Act 577 of 1863 · P.L. 590 · April 1, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Jersey Shore Cemetery.
Act 578 of 1863 · P.L. 591 · April 14, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Bald Eagle Valley Harbor Company.
Act 579 of 1863 · P.L. 595 · April 14, 1863 · Scanned page
To authorize the trustees of the congregation of the Union church, of Mount Holly Springs, to sell real estate.
Act 580 of 1863 · P.L. 596 · April 14, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Elk Hill Coal Company.
Act 581 of 1863 · P.L. 597 · June 8, 1863 · Scanned page
To authorize the construction of a bridge over Oil creek.
Act 582 of 1863 · P.L. 600 · April 14, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to the act incorporating the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Berks county, approved January thirtyfirst, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred ^nd forty-five.
Act 583 of 1863 · P.L. 600 · April 3, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to an act to incorporate the Shawmut and Ridgway Railroad Company, approved May first, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one.
Act 584 of 1863 · P.L. 601 · June 11, 1863 · Scanned page
Relative to tlie establishment of a navy yard at League island.
Act 3 of 1863 · P.L. 605 · January 27, 1863 · Scanned page
Instructing our Senators, and requesting our Representatives, in CotigresS, to vote for the repeal of the duty on paper.
Act 4 of 1863 · P.L. 605 · February 9, 1863 · Scanned page
Requesting the Governor to call on the General Government to return sick and wounded soldiers from this State, to Hospitals here.
Act 5 of 1863 · P.L. 606 · February 9, 1863 · Scanned page
To pay the expenses incurred in fitting up the folding room, for the House of Representatives, under the direction of a committee of the House.
Act 8 of 1863 · P.L. 608 · February 27, 1863 · Scanned page
Authorizing the Governor to present new Flags to the Eighty-third, One Hundred and Eleventh and Seventy-eighth regiments, Pennsylvania volunteers, and the Seventh Pennsylvania cavaky, in place of their former flags, destroyed in battle.
Act 11 of 1863 · P.L. 610 · April 11, 1863 · Scanned page
Relative to the purchase of certain Maps.
Act 13 of 1863 · P.L. 612 · April 15, 1863 · Scanned page
To extend tlie charter of tlie Cumberland Valley Mutual Protection Company of Dickinson townsliip, Cumberland county.
Act 587 of 1863 · P.L. 618 · March 26, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate tlie Clearfield Gas Company.
Act 588 of 1863 · P.L. 619 · March 6, 1863 · Scanned page
To extend and continue in force an act to incorporate the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Pottstown.
Act 590 of 1863 · P.L. 623 · March 21, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Girard Cemetery, in the county of Erie.
Act 591 of 1863 · P.L. 623 · March 29, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Loan Association of the city of Philadelphia.
Act of 1863 · P.L. 625 · May 1, 1863 · Scanned page
To extend and oontinQe in foroe an act to inoorporate the Mntnal Fire Insnranoe Oompanj of Fottatown. Sxorioif 1.
Act 690 of 1863 · P.L. 625 · February 21, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to an act to incorporate the M'Kean County Railroad Company.
Act 592 of 1863 · P.L. 628 · February 21, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to the act incorporating the East Brandjwine and Waynesburg RailroaiS Company.
Act 593 of 1863 · P.L. 628 · March 1, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Hyde Park Cemetery Company.
Act 594 of 1863 · P.L. 629 · March 10, 1863 · Scanned page
To ttie act, entitled "An Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate a a company to erect a toll-bridge over the West Branch of the river Susquehanna, at Walton's landing," approved March the thirteenth, eighteen hundred and thirty-five.
Act 595 of 1863 · P.L. 632 · March 10, 1863 · Scanned page
To extend the charter of the Mechanics' Savings, Loan and Building Association, located at Norristown, in the county of Montgomery.
Act 597 of 1863 · P.L. 634 · March 17, 1863 · Scanned page
To extend tlie charter of the Norristown Savings, Loan and Building Association, in Montgomery county.
Act 598 of 1863 · P.L. 635 · March 17, 1863 · Scanned page
To tlie act incorporating the Newry Railroad Company.
Act 599 of 1863 · P.L. 636 · March 17, 1863 · Scanned page
To extend the charter of the Montgomery Savings, Loan and Building Association, located at Norristown, in Montgomery county.
Act 600 of 1863 · P.L. 636 · March 17, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to the act incorporating the Newry Railroad Gompaqj.
Act 699 of 1863 · P.L. 636 · March 27, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Pittsburg and Miuersville Passenger Railway Company,
Act 601 of 1863 · P.L. 637 · March 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To enable the Erie County Agricultural Society to borrow money.
Act 602 of 1863 · P.L. 639 · March 27, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Pioneer Shaft Company.
Act 603 of 1863 · P.L. 640 · March 27, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to the act, entitled "An Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Columbia Water Company.
Act 604 of 1863 · P.L. 643 · March 27, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Nortliem Iron Company.
Act 605 of 1863 · P.L. 644 · 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to an act incorporating the Erie and Pittsburg Eailroad Company,
Act 606 of 1863 · P.L. 644 · March 27, 1863 · Scanned page
To authorize the Pittston Baptist Church to sell certain Real Estates
Act 608 of 1863 · P.L. 646 · March 27, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of the borough of Mechanicsburg, and its vicinity, in Cumberland county.
Act 610 of 1863 · P.L. 649 · April 5, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Jamesto-svn and Franklin Railroad Company.
Act 612 of 1863 · P.L. 653 · April 5, 1863 · Scanned page
To extend the act incorporating the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Society of Warminster, in Bucks county.
Act 613 of 1863 · P.L. 655 · April 5, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplementary to an act, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Goshenhoppen Mutual Fire Insurance Company," approved the third day of March, one thousand eight hundred and forty-tliree.
Act 614 of 1863 · P.L. 655 · April 7, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Presbyterian Parsonage Association of Leacock Coagregation.
Act 616 of 1863 · P.L. 658 · April 11, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Citizens' Gas Light Company.
Act 617 of 1863 · P.L. 660 · April 11, 1863 · Scanned page
To Lncorporate the Farmers' and Mechanica' Bank, at Shippensburg.
Act 618 of 1863 · P.L. 661 · April 11, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Shenango Valley Coal and Transportation Company.
Act 619 of 1863 · P.L. 663 · April 11, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Dime Savings Institution, of Pittsburg.
Act 620 of 1863 · P.L. 667 · April 11, 1863 · Scanned page
To vacate a certain trust.
Act 621 of 1863 · P.L. 670 · April 11, 1863 · Scanned page
For the relief of the stockholders and creditors of the Fairmount Paaseager Railway Company.
Act 623 of 1863 · P.L. 672 · July 17, 1863 · Scanned page
To extend and renew the charter of the Columbia Bank.
Act 624 of 1863 · P.L. 675 · January 5, 1863 · Scanned page
Changing the time for holding the several Courts in Northumberland t county.
Act 1 of 1863 · January 19, 1863 · Scanned page
To authorize tlie Scliool District of West Chester, in the county of Chester, to borrow monej.
Act 2 of 1863 · January 19, 1863 · Scanned page
Explanatory. of an act, entitled "A Supplement to an act to amend the Road Laws of Montgomery county.
Act 3 of 1863 · January 19, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplement to the act relative to the Courts of Lancaster county.
Act 4 of 1863 · January 19, 1863 · Scanned page
Rhanging the place for holding the General and Township Elections in the* township of Stewardson, in the county of Potter.
Act 5 of 1863 · January 19, 1863 · Scanned page
To change the time of liolding the Township Elections in Allegheny township, Venango county.
Act 6 of 1863 · January 21, 1863 · Scanned page
To incorporate the Corn Exchange Association of the city of Philadelphia.
Act 8 of 1863 · January 22, 1863 · Scanned page
For tlie relief of the stockholders of Frankford Lyceum, &c.
Act 9 of 1863 · January 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Relating to the Allegheny Valley Railroad.
Act 10 of 1863 · January 22, 1863 · Scanned page
Supplementary to the act incorporating the Leliigh and Delaware Water Gap Railroad Company, approved May fourth, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven.
Act 11 of 1863 · January 27, 1863 · Scanned page
To supply the lo'ss of legal evidence of Association of E. H. Chase, and others.
Act 12 of 1863 · January 27, 1863 · Scanned page
To "An Act to incorporate the Mahanoy and Broad Mountain Railroad Company," approved March twenty-ninth, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and iifty-nine.
Act 13 of 1863 · February 28, 1863 · Scanned page
Allowing tlie appointment of additional notaries public in Crawford and Erie counties.
Act 381 of 1863 · April 14, 1863 · Scanned page
Relative to the purchase of Purdon's Digest and Ziegler's Manual.
Resolution 1 of 1863 · P.L. 603 · January 22, 1863 · Scanned page
To pay the Chief Clerk, Assistant Clerks, and other retiring offioers.
Resolution 2 of 1863 · P.L. 605 · February 14, 1863 · Scanned page
Relative to the purchasing of a flag, for the Fifty-fourth regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers. Whekeas, The flag presented by the state, to the Fiftyfourth regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers, was accidentally destroyed by fire, in the camp of said regiment, in the absence of Colonel Jacob M. Campbell, the commanding officer, who, at the time, with the greater part of his command, was in
Resolution 6 of 1863 · P.L. 607 · February 14, 1863 · Scanned page
Relative to compensating citizens of Pennsylvania for losses sustained by the Rebel raid into this State, on the tenth and eleventh days of October last.
Resolution 7 of 1863 · P.L. 607 · February 21, 1863 · Scanned page
Relative to the Dam of the Susquehanna Canal Company.
Resolution 9 of 1863 · P.L. 609 · March 19, 1863 · Scanned page
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Constitution of 18741874–1967
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1682–1801: the Statutes at Large of Pennsylvania. 1802–1974: the Pamphlet Laws (Laws of the General Assembly). Both from the scans published by the Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau, which link to each original page. 1975 onward: the General Assembly’s own record of legislation enacted, which adds approval dates and bill numbers. Years the Bureau hasn’t indexed act by act come from the annual Laws of the General Assembly as scanned by the Internet Archive and Google Books: we split each volume into acts by their approval lines, and each one links to its scanned page. Before 1975 each year’s appropriation acts were scanned as one bundle, so they aren’t listed one by one. Proposed constitutional amendments, vetoed bills and reorganization plans are left out. Subject lines are the Bureau’s and the General Assembly’s, not the laws’ full titles.