Pennsylvania State Laws — Complete Reference
All 100+ Pennsylvania laws that vary from federal or other state law — plainly explained, sourced to official Pennsylvania codes and agency guidance, and reviewed by Pennsylvania-licensed attorneys. Free to read.
What makes Pennsylvania law distinctive
Pennsylvania offers Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) — a unique first-offense DUI diversion program. Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes organize state law by title. Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% personal income tax, 8.99% corporate net income tax (dropping under 2022 reforms), and 6% state sales tax. Pennsylvania is a Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania LLCs uniquely file a decennial report every 10 years ($70) rather than an annual report — one of the lowest ongoing costs among US states. Pennsylvania has one of the strictest homeschool regimes (annual affidavit + portfolio + testing + evaluator certification). Medical cannabis only; recreational proposals ongoing. Pennsylvania is not right-to-work.
What makes Pennsylvania law distinctive
- ARD DUI diversion — first-offense dismissal available for eligible defendants.
- Decennial LLC report — $70 every 10 years (uniquely low ongoing cost).
- Flat 3.07% personal income tax.
- Strict homeschool regulation — evaluator certification required annually.
- Not right-to-work.
- Medical cannabis only — recreational proposals ongoing.
- Common-law state — not community property.
All 100 Pennsylvania law topics
Filter as you type. Published pages open the full Pennsylvania guide with sources, key facts, agency contact, and FAQ.
Housing & Real Estate
15 topicsBusiness & Employment
20 topicsVehicles & Driving
15 topicsFamily & Personal
12 topicsCannabis & Substances
7 topicsFirearms & Self-Defense
7 topicsConsumer Protection
10 topicsPets & Animals
4 topicsRecreation & Outdoors
8 topicsOther
2 topicsRecent Pennsylvania law changes
We monitor Pennsylvania legislation, agency guidance, and court decisions weekly and publish updates as things change.
State Law Weekly — Pennsylvania Roundup
Top Pennsylvania law changes this week: statutory amendments, agency guidance updates, and notable court decisions. Digest edition.
Read the update →Q3 2026 Pennsylvania Law Roundup
Comprehensive summary of major Pennsylvania law changes in Q3 across housing, employment, business, consumer, and family law.
Read the update →Pennsylvania 2026 Legislative Session — What Passed
The bills that became Pennsylvania law this session, organized by topic. What changed, when it takes effect, and who's affected.
Read the update →Notable Pennsylvania Court Decisions — Q2 2026
Recent appellate and supreme court rulings from Pennsylvania that change how existing laws are interpreted or applied.
Read the update →Pennsylvania State Agency Guidance Updates — May 2026
Regulatory guidance updates from Pennsylvania state agencies covering business, professional licensing, and consumer matters.
Read the update →State Law Weekly — Week of May 5
Top Pennsylvania law changes this week: pending legislation, effective-date reminders, and enforcement updates.
Read the update →Compared to neighboring states
See how Pennsylvania compares to its neighbors on the topics that matter for movers and multi-state operations.
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