SB 1294 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1585, No.174), known as the Private Licensed Schools Act, further providing for penalties.

SB 1294 amends Pennsylvania's Private Licensed Schools Act to allow the State Board of Private Licensed Schools to impose civil fines of up to $25,000 on unlicensed training schools and commercial driving schools. This bill directly affects individuals or organizations offering driver training programs without the required state license, granting the board authority to levy these penalties for each violation. Before a fine is collected, the affected party has the right to request a hearing through existing state legal procedures. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Jul 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Apr 17, 2026 Signed Jul 20, 2026
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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1682 Printer's No. PN1696 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was updated to reflect the latest version (Printer's No. 1696) and amended the effective date for third consideration from May 4 to May 6, 2026. The most significant substantive change narrows the scope of civil penalties to specifically target unlicensed commercial driving schools providing entry-level driver training, rather than applying broadly to all unlicensed training providers or general school violations.
Scope change
The bill's scope of enforcement was narrowed from a general prohibition on all unlicensed training to specifically targeting unlicensed commercial driving schools that provide entry-level driver training.
TIMELINE

The date for third consideration was changed from May 4, 2026, to May 6, 2026.

TECHNICAL

The header listing prior printer's numbers was updated to include the new version number 1696.

REQUIREMENT

The specific section text was rewritten to limit civil penalties to unlicensed commercial driving schools providing entry-level driver training, replacing broader language about general training and unlicensed school operators.

Floor votes · Senate May 6, 2026 · House Jul 12, 2026

How they voted

482
Passed
Total votes 50
May 6, 2026
D Democratic23
21 Yea 2 Nay
91% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Jul 20, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor
lower
Jul 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jul 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 29, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
lower
Jun 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended on third consideration
upper
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended on third consideration
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

Sponsors