HB 649 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for inspection by police or Commonwealth personnel.

HB 649 would amend Pennsylvania's vehicle inspection laws to allow police officers and state workers to conduct vehicle inspections. This expands the current process, which typically requires inspections by certified mechanics at designated stations. The bill directly affects vehicle owners who may now face inspections by law enforcement or state personnel during traffic stops or routine patrols. It does not change safety standards but alters who can perform the inspections.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
House Passage
Jul 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Sep 10, 2025
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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN0658 Printer's No. PN2095 · 2 edits
MINOR
This bill amendment updates the bill number and printer's reference from PN 0658 to PN 2095, indicating it has progressed through the legislative process. The substantive change clarifies vehicle inspection timelines by standardizing the 15-day correction period for most violations while maintaining special rules for motor carrier vehicles, buses, and emission testing cases.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on vehicle inspection requirements in Title 75 of Pennsylvania statutes, but the amendment clarifies procedural timelines for compliance.
TIMELINE

Changed inspection correction timeline language to clarify that most violations must be corrected within 15 days, with motor carrier vehicles and buses having the same 15-day requirement, and emission testing cases having 30 days.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill reference numbers from PN 0658 to PN 2095 and changed status from introduced to reported from committee with amendments.

Floor votes · House Jul 8, 2025

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Jul 8, 2025
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Sep 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jul 8, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jul 8, 2025
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jul 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors