Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2628: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for mobile work zone safety enforcement systems in lane-restricted work zones; and imposing penalties.

This bill, known as Josh's Law, establishes a program to use mobile cameras and sensors to automatically enforce traffic rules in construction zones where lanes are closed. It authorizes state agencies, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and municipalities to deploy these systems on highways to detect when vehicles run red lights at work zone signals. To operate, municipalities must pass local ordinances, submit policy guidelines, and obtain state approval, while the state and turnpike commission can act immediately in their own jurisdictions. The law also mandates clear warning signs for drivers and defines specific conditions under which a vehicle is considered to have violated the traffic signal.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by deploying mobile cameras to enforce traffic rules in work zones.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SR 288: A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to promote safe driving habits. The bill aims to educate drivers and passengers about the dangers of activities like texting, eating, or using navigation systems while operating a vehicle. By encouraging responsible behavior, the resolution seeks to raise awareness about preventable crashes and fatalities caused by driver distraction. The measure is a symbolic designation that does not create new laws or penalties but relies on existing state agencies to share resources for public safety campaigns.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes transportation safety by raising awareness of distracted driving, aligning with safety enhancement indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2479: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

This bill updates the legal definition of an emergency vehicle in Pennsylvania's vehicle code to include a wider range of specific vehicles and personnel. It clarifies that the term covers various types of response vehicles, such as those used for hazardous materials, blood delivery, and prisoner transport, as well as privately owned cars driven by top-ranking officials like police chiefs and fire captains during emergencies. The changes aim to ensure these specific vehicles have the same legal protections and rights as standard emergency vehicles when responding to urgent situations. The new definitions will officially take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands the legal definition of emergency vehicles to include more response types and officials, enhancing transportation safety and clarity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration Tags Public Safety

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2512: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network service, further providing for rates and forms of compensation.

This bill prohibits transportation network companies, such as ride-sharing services, from using specific data from a passenger's phone to calculate fares. It bans charging higher prices based on the device's hardware state, like battery life or age, and forbids using geolocation data to set prices unless the variation reflects legitimate differences in travel costs, taxes, or real-time demand. The law also prevents companies from raising fares simply because a user has certain software installed or because their device is in a specific mode. These rules aim to ensure that ride prices are determined by the trip itself rather than the characteristics of the passenger's equipment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumer data privacy by restricting how ride-sharing companies can use device data and geolocation to set fares.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill protects consumer rights by preventing discriminatory pricing based on device data, enhancing fairness in transportation network services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 1009: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for shared low-speed electric scooters; and imposing penalties.

This bill authorizes specific Pennsylvania cities to create regulated programs for shared low-speed electric scooters, allowing users to rent and ride them on public roads. It defines these scooters as lightweight devices with electric motors and sets clear rules, such as requiring riders to be at least 16 years old and limiting speeds to 15 miles per hour. The legislation also establishes safety requirements, including where scooters can be ridden, how they must be parked, and penalties for abandoned or improperly used vehicles.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill authorizes and regulates shared electric scooters, promoting accessible mobility technology and establishing safety frameworks for public use.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes shared electric scooter programs, enhancing sustainable transportation options and improving mobility on public roads.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1325: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for when provided and for kinds of transportation and liability insurance; and, in charter schools, further providing for transportation.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to clarify rules for student transportation and liability insurance, primarily affecting school districts and charter schools. It allows districts to provide free transportation for students attending nonpublic schools and field trips, extending the ten-mile limit for area career and technical schools. The legislation also specifies that students in kindergarten through eighth grade cannot be transported via common carriers and establishes insurance requirements for private vehicles used in school transport. Additionally, it mandates that charter schools within ten miles of a student's residence receive the same free transportation as public schools, with specific distance exceptions for elementary and secondary students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill clarifies transportation rules and expands access for nonpublic school students and field trips, enhancing educational logistics.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill clarifies and expands student transportation rules, extending limits for career schools and allowing free transport for nonpublic school students.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice School Transportation

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 1273: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in turnpike, further providing for electronic toll collection.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's turnpike laws to clarify that electronic toll collection data can be shared with law enforcement to help locate abducted children or missing persons at risk. Specifically, it ensures that privacy protections for toll records do not prevent authorities from accessing this information when responding to Amber Alerts or other missing person cases. The legislation directly affects the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and law enforcement agencies by defining the scope of data sharing for public safety purposes. It does not create new tolling systems or change how drivers pay, but rather establishes a legal exception to privacy rules for emergency situations. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables law enforcement to access toll data for locating missing children, directly aiding criminal justice efforts in child abduction cases.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables law enforcement access to toll data for locating missing children, strengthening public safety through technology integration.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by enabling law enforcement access to toll data for locating missing persons.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2026

HR 507: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Bike Month" in Pennsylvania.

This bill is a House Resolution that officially designates May 2026 as "National Bike Month" within Pennsylvania. It directly affects the state's residents and cycling community by formally acknowledging the month to promote cycling as a healthy and practical mode of transportation. The resolution highlights existing state assets, such as over 2,400 miles of trails and various cycling clubs, while encouraging the safe use of public roads and trails. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not create new laws or funding but serves to recognize and celebrate the state's cycling culture.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes cycling as a sustainable transportation mode and highlights existing trails, encouraging safe public use.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 8, 2026

HB 2495: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.

This bill creates a new criminal offense in Pennsylvania for unintentionally causing death while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It directly affects drivers who kill someone while impaired, raising the penalty from a second-degree felony to a mandatory first-degree felony. The law also sets specific minimum prison terms, such as five years for a first offense and longer sentences for repeat offenders or those with prior DUI convictions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases mandatory prison sentences and expands criminal liability for DUI fatalities, restricting judicial discretion and enhancing punishment severity.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by increasing penalties for DUI-related fatalities, thereby protecting public welfare on roads.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 1264: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for consumer gas tax relief and for Commonwealth indebtedness.

This bill temporarily eliminates the state gas tax for drivers in Pennsylvania for a period of 60 days. To fund this tax relief, the state will issue $435 million in debt to cover the lost revenue. The borrowed money will be used specifically to pay for the financial costs of highway and bridge construction and maintenance projects. The state will repay this debt using funds from the Motor License Fund, which collects fees from vehicle owners.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides consumer gas tax relief and funds highway/bridge projects, aligning with fiscal support indicators.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds highway and bridge construction/maintenance via debt, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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