HB 1941 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for obedience to authorized persons directing traffic.

HB 1941 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to clarify that drivers must obey authorized personnel directing traffic, such as police officers or emergency responders. This directly affects all drivers operating vehicles in Pennsylvania when encountering such personnel. The key provision specifies that drivers must comply with directions given by these authorized individuals to ensure traffic safety during emergencies or traffic control. The bill aims to strengthen existing traffic laws by making the requirement for obedience explicit and enforceable.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 16, 2025 Last action Jun 22, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 22, 2026

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 22, 2026
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jun 22, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 22, 2026
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Transportation
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported with request to re-refer to Transportation
lower
Oct 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors

Sponsors