HB 1830 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for flashing or revolving lights on tow trucks and for identification of certain vehicles.

HB 1830 updates Pennsylvania vehicle laws by requiring tow trucks to display flashing or revolving lights as part of their mandatory equipment. This change directly affects tow truck operators and drivers who must comply with the new lighting standard. The bill specifies the type of lights (flashing or revolving) that must be used on tow vehicles. It amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, focusing on equipment safety requirements for tow operations. The bill is currently under review by the Transportation committee.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

Jul 2026

Signed into Law

Jul 2026

Introduced Sep 4, 2025 Signed Jul 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN2255 → Printer's No. PN3052 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was updated to expand its scope beyond just tow trucks to include 'emergency roadside service vehicles,' such as those used for tire changes or jump starts. The revision adds specific requirements for these new vehicles to display business names and limits the use of blue flashing lights strictly to when they are stationary and responding to a disabled vehicle. A new definition clarifies exactly which vehicles qualify for these protections and restrictions.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was expanded from only commercial tow trucks to include emergency roadside service vehicles that assist disabled vehicles but do not transport them.

SCOPE

Added 'emergency roadside service vehicle' as a protected category alongside tow trucks.

DEFINITION

Created a new definition for 'emergency roadside service vehicle' to include vehicles owned by tow operators or non-profits used for tasks like tire changes, lockout assistance, and fuel delivery.

REQUIREMENT

Updated requirements to mandate that emergency roadside service vehicles display the business name on both sides, similar to tow trucks.

Clarified that blue flashing lights are permitted only when the vehicle is stationary and responding to a disabled vehicle, prohibiting their use while in motion.

Added a new section specifically governing the identification and marking of emergency roadside service vehicles.

Floor votes · Senate Jul 12, 2026 · House May 4, 2026

How they voted

50–0

Passed

Total votes 50

Jul 12, 2026

D Democratic23

23 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican27

27 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jul 20, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor

upper

Jul 12, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (50-0)

senate

Jul 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third consideration and final passage

upper

Jun 22, 2026

Upper · Passed

Re-reported as committed

upper

Jun 8, 2026

Committee

Re-referred to Appropriations

upper

Jun 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported as committed

upper

May 7, 2026

Committee

Referred to Transportation

upper

May 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third consideration and final passage

lower

May 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Re-reported as committed

lower

Apr 29, 2026

Committee

Re-committed to Appropriations

lower

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported as amended

lower

Sep 4, 2025

Committee

Referred to Transportation

lower

1 primary · 10 co-sponsors