An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special vehicles and pedestrians, further providing for protective equipment for motorcycle riders; and imposing penalties.
HB 1809 changes Pennsylvania's vehicle law to require motorcycle riders to wear protective helmets and eye protection while operating their vehicles. This directly affects all motorcycle riders in Pennsylvania who operate on public roads. The bill imposes penalties for failing to comply with these new safety equipment requirements. It aims to improve rider safety through mandatory protective gear, with enforcement handled through standard traffic violation procedures.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 19, 2025
Last action Aug 19, 2025
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Committee
1
Aug 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Manny Guzman
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Keith Harris
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Borowski
DDemocratic
Co
Roni Green
DDemocratic
Co
Sean Dougherty
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Samuelson
DDemocratic
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