An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, providing for restrictions of motor vehicles based on power source prohibited.
SB 990 prohibits Pennsylvania state agencies and local governments from restricting the use, purchase, or sale of motor vehicles based on their power source (e.g., electric, hybrid, or gasoline). This directly affects vehicle owners, dealers, and local governments that might have considered implementing such restrictions. The bill adds a new section to vehicle law stating that no political subdivision may impose these restrictions, though it does not affect rules for government-owned fleets. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 4, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 16, 2026
How they voted
28–22
Passed
Total votes 50
Mar 16, 2026
D
Democratic23
91% Nay
R
Republican27
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Sep 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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