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signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 1353: An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors, for area of responsibility and for limitations on establishing or relocating dealers.

SB 1353 amends Pennsylvania's Board of Vehicles Act to clarify how the state defines market areas for vehicle dealers and to exempt specific types of vehicle dealers from certain regulations. The bill establishes a 20-mile radius around existing dealers as the standard market area, but reduces this to 10 miles for new dealers and 5 miles for new dealers in major cities. Additionally, the law explicitly excludes dealers of manufactured housing, recreational vehicles, and trailers from these new definitions and related restrictions on establishing or relocating dealerships.

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 2559: An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain land situate in Millersville Borough, Lancaster County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Philadelphia Housing Authority certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Corrections and the Governor, to grant and convey to Ferris Land Development, LP, a Pennsylvania limited partnership, certain lands situate in Benner Township, Centre County; authorizing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Friends of Peace Church, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain lands and improvements known as Peace Church situate in Hampden Township, Cumberland County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Borough of Danville certain lands situate in Danville Borough, Montour County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Gaudenzia Foundation, Inc., certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the City of Hermitage, certain lands situate in the City of Hermitage, formerly known as Hickory Township, Mercer County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands situate in the City of Nanticoke, Luzerne County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the consent and approval of the Governor, to grant and convey certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County; authorizing the release of Project 70 restrictions on certain lands owned by the Pennsylvania Game Commission in exchange for the imposition of Project 70 restrictions on other land in Sandy Creek Township, Mercer County; authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Penn Township Municipal Authority certain lands situate in Penn Township, Snyder County; and authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to release a use restriction and reversionary interest affecting certain real property located on the following campuses of The Pennsylvania State University: Dubois Campus, located in Dubois, Clearfield County; Fayette Campus, located in Lemont Furnace, Fayette County; Mont Alto Campus, located in Mont Alto, Franklin County; New Kensington Campus, located in New Kensington, Westmoreland County; Shenango Campus, located in Sharon, Mercer County; Wilkes-Barre Campus, located in West Pittston, Luzerne County; and York Campus, located in York, York County.

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to transfer a specific parcel of land and buildings in Millersville to Student Lodging, Inc., a nonprofit organization, for a nominal fee of $1. The property, formerly known as the Witmer Infirmary, includes approximately 0.31 acres with existing structures, and the transfer requires approval from the Governor. The legislation includes conditions that prohibit the use of the land for licensed facilities and allows the state to retain certain easements or add restrictions as it sees fit. If the sale is not completed within 24 months, the property may instead be sold through a competitive bidding process, with any proceeds going to the state's General Fund.

Topics ✓ Housing

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 1294: 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.

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 2426: An Act amending the act of March 29, 1803 (P.L.542, No.156), entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein mentioned," further providing for pilots in the Delaware Bay and River.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's 1803 laws to regulate commercial pilots operating in the Delaware Bay and River. It requires individuals wishing to work as pilots to apply for a license from the Navigation Commission, which will evaluate their skills and issue permits based on the size of vessels they can safely navigate. The legislation establishes a six-tiered licensing system where each class corresponds to a specific maximum draft of vessels, ranging from deep-draft ships to smaller boats. Anyone attempting to pilot a vessel larger than one hundred tons without a valid license faces civil penalties and potential jail time. These rules will become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Anthony Bellmon (D) · 20 co-sponsors

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 45: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 44 (Law and Justice), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for definitions, providing for the offense of promoting prostitution, for the offense of living off of prostituted persons and for the offense of patronizing prostitution and further providing for grants; in public indecency, further providing for prostitution and related offenses; establishing the Prevention of Human Trafficking Restricted Account; in child protective services, further providing for definitions; in sentencing, further providing for sexual offenses and tier system; in DNA data and testing, further providing for definitions; in interstate compacts, further providing for supervision of persons paroled by other states; and, in powers and duties relating to the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's criminal statutes to strengthen laws against human trafficking and prostitution by creating new offenses and clarifying definitions. It directly affects individuals who promote, facilitate, or profit from prostitution, including those who own prostitution businesses, transport people for sexual exploitation, or live off the proceeds of prostitution. Key provisions establish specific crimes for promoting prostitution, living off prostituted persons, and patronizing prostitution, with enhanced penalties for offenses involving minors or repeat offenders. The bill also creates a Prevention of Human Trafficking Account to provide grants for related prevention and response efforts.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 1181: An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P.L.594, No.203), referred to as the Township State Highway Law, adding a route in Dauphin County and in York County.

SB 1181 adds two specific road segments to Pennsylvania’s state highway system under the 1931 Township State Highway Law. It designates Bow Creek Road (Route T-612) in Dauphin County (1.91 miles from Jonestown Road) and Susquehanna Trail (Route T-956) in York County (2.05 miles from Manchester Township line) as state highways. The bill requires local townships to formally accept the "turn-back" of these roads from state maintenance (subject to existing 40-foot widths) before the routes are officially added. Implementation depends on publishing notices in the Pennsylvania Bulletin after township acceptance.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 331: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

SB 331 authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement allowing cosmetologists licensed in one participating state to practice in others without obtaining separate licenses. The bill directly affects licensed cosmetologists, particularly military members and their spouses who relocate, by reducing licensing barriers across participating states. Key provisions establish a "Multistate License" issued by a cosmetologist's home state (Pennsylvania), enabling practice in all compact states while maintaining safety standards through shared disciplinary information and background checks. The compact aims to improve workforce mobility, address staffing shortages, and ensure consistent public safety protections without creating new state-level regulations.

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1102: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, for establishment of program, for program stipend, for additional incentives, for recoupment of incentive payments, for adjustment of stipend amounts and for eligibility; and making editorial changes.

HB 1102 amends Pennsylvania’s military law to clarify and expand eligibility for the Medical Officer or Health Officer Incentive Program. It updates definitions to explicitly include "behavioral health officers" (requiring specific licenses, insurance, and federal compliance) and clarifies qualifications for physicians, physician assistants, and public health/environmental science officers. The bill affects Pennsylvania National Guard members in military medical roles who qualify for program stipends and incentives. Key changes ensure precise eligibility criteria for financial support, including updated requirements for residency, licensure, and program participation.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Chris Pielli (D) · 19 co-sponsors

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1851: An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in death and fetal death registration, further providing for information for certificates and for coroner referrals.

HB 1851 updates Pennsylvania's requirements for death and fetal death certificates under the 1953 Vital Statistics Law. It changes the specific information that must be recorded on these official documents, affecting hospitals, medical examiners, and vital records offices. The bill focuses on standardizing or adding details required for certification purposes. This procedural change aims to modernize record-keeping for public health data collection.

Gina Curry (D) · 20 co-sponsors

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1830: 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.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 482: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.

HB 482 authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, enabling licensed occupational therapists and assistants from Pennsylvania to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill establishes mechanisms for mutual recognition of licenses, sharing of disciplinary and investigative data between states, and accountability for practitioners providing services across state lines. It directly affects occupational therapists, assistants, and patients seeking services in multiple states, particularly supporting military spouses relocating and expanding telehealth access. Key provisions include requiring states to participate in a shared data system, defining terms like "Compact Privilege," and preserving each state’s regulatory authority over local practice standards. This is a procedural bill enabling Pennsylvania’s participation in an existing interstate framework, not creating new licensing requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Brandon Markosek (D) · 24 co-sponsors

signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 20, 2026

SB 779: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties.

SB 779 creates new criminal offenses for improper towing practices in Pennsylvania, directly affecting tow truck operators and towing storage facilities. It requires operators to maintain public business addresses, display contact information on vehicles, post all fees clearly, and provide written notices to vehicle owners at accident scenes. The bill prohibits forcing repairs as a condition of towing, refusing to release vehicles without valid reasons, and charging fees during unreasonable access denials. Violations carry fines up to $5,000 or up to two years in prison for repeat serious offenses, with additional penalties including vehicle impoundment for third offenses. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.