An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in financial responsibility, further providing for required financial responsibility and providing for online verification of financial responsibility.
This bill requires Pennsylvania motor vehicle owners to self-certify financial responsibility (such as auto insurance) during registration or renewal. It establishes an online verification system for the Department of Transportation to confirm coverage instantly, eliminating the need for physical insurance cards. If the system shows no proof, the department notifies the owner to provide evidence within a specified timeframe. Insurers must notify the state of policy cancellations (unless using the online system), streamlining verification and reducing paperwork for drivers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Rothman
RRepublican
Co
Camera Bartolotta
RRepublican
Co
Cris Dush
RRepublican
Co
Dan Laughlin
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Baker
RRepublican
Co
Marty Flynn
DDemocratic
Co
Michele Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Pat Stefano
RRepublican
Co
Rosemary Brown
RRepublican
Co
Wayne Fontana
DDemocratic
Co
Wayne Langerholc
RRepublican
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