An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in certificate of title and security interests, further providing for refusing issuance of certificate, for transfer to vehicle salvage dealer and for transfer to scrap metal processor and providing for salvor nonrepairable vehicle reconstruction; in inspection of vehicles, further providing for limited liability of inspection station or mechanic and for certificate of appointment for enhanced vehicle safety inspection for reconstructed vehicle, modified or specially constructed inspection stations; in abandoned vehicles and cargos, further providing for reports to department of possession of abandoned vehicles; and imposing penalties.
HB 645 amends Pennsylvania vehicle laws to allow salvors (businesses handling salvage vehicles) to reconstruct nonrepairable vehicles (vehicles deemed unsafe and valueless except for parts) into safe, roadworthy vehicles. This requires the vehicle to pass an enhanced safety inspection and for the salvor to apply for a special certificate of title through the state. Previously, nonrepairable vehicles could not be rebuilt, but this bill creates a regulated process for reconstruction under strict safety conditions. The bill also updates definitions and procedures for transferring vehicles to salvage dealers or scrap processors, ensuring nonrepairable vehicles cannot be rebuilt without state approval.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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