SB 997 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor carrier safety, further providing for Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

SB 997 updates Pennsylvania's motor carrier safety regulations by clarifying the role and duties of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee. The bill directly affects commercial trucking companies and the committee members who advise on safety standards. Key provisions require the committee to provide regular recommendations on safety practices and share updates with the state transportation department. This change aims to improve how safety guidance is developed and communicated within the industry.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Nov 2025
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Sep 12, 2025 Signed Apr 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1163 Printer's No. PN1271 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was reprinted with a new number (PN 1271) after being amended by Senator Ward, indicating it has moved through the legislative process. The most significant substantive change is the increase in the required number of public members on the Safety Advisory Committee from 24 to 25. Additionally, a new specific seat was created on the committee to represent the highly automated vehicle trucking industry, ensuring this emerging sector has a direct voice in safety policy.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include representation for the highly automated vehicle trucking industry within the Safety Advisory Committee.
REQUIREMENT

The number of public members on the Safety Advisory Committee was increased from 24 to 25.

ELIGIBILITY

A new committee seat was added specifically for one member representing the highly automated vehicle trucking industry.

TIMELINE

The bill was reprinted with a new printer's number (PN 1271) and updated dates reflecting amendments made on October 22, 2025.

Floor votes · Senate Nov 19, 2025 · House Mar 23, 2026

How they voted

460
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 50
Nov 19, 2025
D Democratic23
21 Yea 2
91% Yea
R Republican27
25 Yea 2
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
7
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Apr 1, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Nov 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Oct 27, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Oct 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
Sep 12, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Marty Flynn
DDemocratic
PA
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