Pennsylvania · Hotels and lodging

The hotel and lodging rules in force in Pennsylvania now.

No statewide hotel license or inspection program found; Act 31 of 2026 (HB 1286) human-trafficking awareness training for public lodging establishments, effective Jul 20, 2027. Enforced by Pa. Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approves trainings; records go to law enforcement or licensing authorities on request; hotel food service licensed by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture or the seven county health departments. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Hotels and lodging in Pennsylvania

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In force

No statewide hotel license or inspection program found; Act 31 of 2026 (HB 1286) human-trafficking awareness training for public lodging establishments, effective Jul 20, 2027

Lodging establishments, short-term rental operators and listing platforms must train certain staff within 90 days of hire (existing staff within 90 days of Jul 20, 2027), retrain every two years, and keep compliance records.

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Who enforces it

Pa. Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approves trainings; records go to law enforcement or licensing authorities on request; hotel food service licensed by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture or the seven county health departments

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

Act 31 effective Jul 20, 2027

Jul 20, 2027: Act 31 takes effect; existing staff must be trained by Oct 18, 2027 (computed, 90 days)

Dated items

Next 24 months

Jul 20, 2027

Act 31 of 2026 (HB 1286) takes effect: human-trafficking awareness training for public lodging establishment staff, short-term rental operators and platforms; new hires trained within 90 days, retrained every two yearsPa. Commission on Crime and Delinquency (approves trainings); lodging operators

Confirmed date

Oct 18, 2027

Existing lodging staff must complete Act 31 human-trafficking training (date computed as 90 days after the Jul 20, 2027 effective date)Public lodging establishments; PCCD-approved trainings

Confirmed date

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Pennsylvania

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Pennsylvania today?

No statewide hotel license or inspection program found; Act 31 of 2026 (HB 1286) human-trafficking awareness training for public lodging establishments, effective Jul 20, 2027. Lodging establishments, short-term rental operators and listing platforms must train certain staff within 90 days of hire (existing staff within 90 days of Jul 20, 2027), retrain every two years, and keep compliance records.

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Pennsylvania?

Pa. Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approves trainings; records go to law enforcement or licensing authorities on request; hotel food service licensed by Pa. Dept. of Agriculture or the seven county health departments.

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Pennsylvania?

Act 31 effective Jul 20, 2027. Jul 20, 2027: Act 31 takes effect; existing staff must be trained by Oct 18, 2027 (computed, 90 days)