An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for installation of dry hydrants.

SB 591 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation to install dry hydrants (water access points for firefighters) when building, modifying, or rehabilitating bridges that cross water bodies. This applies only if the water source meets specific criteria: providing 250 gallons per minute for two hours during droughts, the hydrant is within 25 feet of a road, and within 800 feet of an occupied structure or historic site. The bill directly affects the state DOT and communities near bridges where hydrants are installed, aiming to improve fire response capabilities. It does not apply to existing bridges unless they undergo modification. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.