Transportation

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 ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires tow trucks to display safety lights, enhancing road safety standards under transportation regulations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 705: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for development of grid infrastructure.

HB 705 requires Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission to issue grid security guidelines within 180 days, mandating electric distribution companies to develop and file detailed infrastructure plans within one year. These plans must address grid security against cyber/physical threats, electrify public infrastructure (like transit and emergency services), deploy modern technologies (energy storage, EV chargers), and ensure equitable coverage in underserved areas. Companies must evaluate impacts on grid reliability, economic development, customer rates, and low-income households before submitting plans for commission approval. The bill directly affects all electric distribution companies operating in Pennsylvania, requiring them to coordinate with state agencies and community representatives to modernize the grid for growing demand.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates deployment of energy storage, EV chargers, and grid infrastructure for renewables while requiring equitable coverage in underserved areas.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates grid cybersecurity measures and requires deployment of modern technologies (EV chargers, energy storage) for infrastructure, advancing tech infrastructure and security.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates electrification of public transit infrastructure and deployment of EV chargers, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Electric Vehicles Utility Regulation Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 17, 2025

HB 244: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

HB 244 exempts the sale or use of alternative fuel vehicles and hybrid vehicles from Pennsylvania's sales and use tax during 2026 and 2027. It directly affects consumers purchasing qualifying vehicles during those years, as well as dealers and the state's tax administration. The bill requires the Secretary of Environmental Protection to certify eligible vehicle models, using definitions from Pennsylvania's existing Alternative Fuels Incentive Act (2004). This creates a temporary tax break for specific vehicle types to encourage adoption during the 2026-2027 period. The exemption applies only to vehicles meeting the defined criteria and takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts alternative fuel/hybrid vehicles from sales tax (2026-2027), providing targeted tax relief to consumers purchasing qualifying vehicles per Tax Reform Code.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts alternative fuel/hybrid vehicles from sales tax to promote cleaner transportation adoption and reduce fossil fuel dependence per 2026-2027 tax break.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts alternative fuel/hybrid vehicles from sales tax to incentivize cleaner transportation, reducing emissions and aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts alternative fuel/hybrid vehicles from sales tax to promote sustainable transportation adoption, aligning with 'promotes sustainable transportation' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 772: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for commuter and commerce toll tax credit.

SB 772 creates a new tax credit for Pennsylvania taxpayers who pay tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and specific bridges operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, Delaware River Port Authority, and Burlington County Bridge Commission. Taxpayers can claim a credit equal to 50% of their qualifying toll expenses, up to $500 annually, for tolls paid via E-ZPass, cash, or card. The credit applies to individuals and businesses, including pass-through entities like S corporations and partnerships, with unused credits potentially passed to shareholders or owners. The credit becomes available for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 50% tax credit for toll expenses, providing direct tax relief to commuters and businesses, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credit for toll payments on highways/bridges, reducing commuter costs and incentivizing use of transportation infrastructure, aligning with transportation support indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Bridges Ports

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 1268: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for emergency contacts and medical conditions in driver records.

HB 1268 allows Pennsylvania drivers to voluntarily add up to two emergency contacts and specific medical conditions (like hearing impairment, autism, or certified communication disorders) to their driver's license records. The program, accessible during license renewal or vehicle registration, requires medical conditions to be certified by a healthcare provider and listed on a department-maintained public website. Participation is free, and the information is protected from public disclosure under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. This directly affects drivers who choose to enroll, providing law enforcement with critical health information during emergencies. The bill prohibits fees, restricts medical condition listings to defined categories, and allows drivers to opt in or out at any time.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows medical conditions on licenses for emergency response, enhancing driver safety in transportation infrastructure and vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SB 26: An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for powers and duties of secretary.

SB 26 amends Pennsylvania's State Lottery Law to adjust the percentage of lottery revenue dedicated to property tax relief and senior transit programs. It specifies that for fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2029, at least 25% of lottery revenues must fund these programs (previously 20% for 2019-2029). This directly affects Pennsylvania residents receiving property tax relief and seniors eligible for free/reduced-fare transit. The bill updates the allocation schedule without changing the secretary's administrative role under the lottery law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases lottery revenue allocation from 20% to 25% for property tax relief and senior transit programs, directly funding these essential services under state budget management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases lottery revenue allocation for senior transit programs from 20% to 25% for fiscal years after 2029, directly funding public transit for seniors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 323: An Act amending Title 64 (Public Authorities and Quasi-Public Corporations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in economic development financing, providing for Keystone National Finance Authority.

Senate Bill 323 creates the Keystone National Finance Authority, a new public entity intended to promote economic development and job creation across Pennsylvania and the United States. This authority aims to provide additional financing for a wide range of projects, including industrial, commercial, and agricultural activities, as well as infrastructure, transportation, energy, and housing developments. It is designed to issue bonds and engage in conduit financing to fund these projects, supporting community revitalization and business opportunities. The authority is intended to serve as a public instrumentality of the Commonwealth, complementing existing agencies.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly lists transportation as an eligible project type for funding via the Keystone National Finance Authority's bond issuance and conduit financing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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passed both · Pennsylvania · House Sep 9, 2025

HB 257: An Act amending Titles 4 (Amusements), 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in interactive gaming, further providing for interactive gaming tax; in sustainable mobility options, further providing for definitions, for fund and for operating program and providing for annual performance evaluation and for operating a controlled substance injection site near infrastructure of a local transportation organization; in metropolitan transportation authorities, further providing for special prosecutor for mass transit; in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for metropolitan transportation authority projects; in licensing of drivers, further providing for persons ineligible for licensing, license issuance to minors and junior driver's license, for learners' permits, for application for driver's license or learner's permit by minor and for examination of applicant for driver's license; in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for the offense of interference with operation or movement of a public transit vehicle and for sentencing enhancement for drug delivery on transit; in lighting equipment, further providing for use and display of illuminated signs; in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, providing for supplemental funding for three and four digit highway construction; and establishing the Supplemental Funding for Three and Four Digit State Routes Account in the Motor License Fund.

HB 257 updates Pennsylvania laws across multiple transportation and gaming areas. It creates new rules for minor driver licensing (including junior licenses and learners' permits), adds penalties for drug delivery on transit, and allows operating controlled substance injection sites near public transit infrastructure. The bill also adjusts interactive gaming taxes, establishes a new highway funding account for state routes, and defines terms for sustainable mobility programs. These changes directly affect drivers (especially minors), transit operators, gaming businesses, and local transportation authorities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Supplemental Funding Account for highway maintenance and adjusts interactive gaming tax, generating revenue for transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes highway funding account, sustainable mobility program, and enhances transit safety via penalties for drug delivery on transit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit Roads & Highways

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 24, 2025

HB 1028: An Act establishing the Small Business Road Construction Mitigation Grant Program; and providing for duties of the Department of Community and Economic Development.

HB 1028 establishes a grant program to help small businesses affected by long-term public utility road construction projects. It provides financial assistance to qualified businesses (for-profit entities with 10 or fewer employees located in designated "construction mitigation zones" impacted by projects lasting over 90 days) to offset revenue declines caused by traffic disruptions, reduced access, or parking issues. Businesses must apply with proof of significant revenue loss, and grants are capped at actual documented losses or $15,000 per year. The Department of Community and Economic Development administers the program, prioritizes applications based on revenue decline severity and project duration, and requires annual public reporting of recipients and project details.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state grant program requiring budget allocation to fund small businesses affected by road construction, directly advancing government spending for economic support.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates grants to mitigate business impacts from road construction projects, supporting transportation infrastructure development by addressing economic disruptions during public works.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Tags Small Business

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passed · Pennsylvania · House May 16, 2025

HB 789: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, further providing for purpose, for definitions and for scope of work.

HB 789 amends Pennsylvania's Property Assessed Clean Energy Program to include electric vehicle charging infrastructure as a qualifying project for financing. It defines "electric vehicle charging infrastructure project" as equipment for charging electric vehicles and expands the program to cover such installations alongside energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation projects on commercial, agricultural, and industrial properties. The bill requires local governments to notify the Department of Revenue upon project completion, providing details and property owner contact information to ensure proper tax collection for electric vehicle charging. This update aims to streamline financing access for clean energy improvements while clarifying administrative requirements for local and state agencies.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands clean energy program to include EV charging infrastructure, promoting renewable energy adoption and clean energy investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands clean energy financing to include EV charging infrastructure, promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing transportation emissions through renewable energy incentives.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands clean energy program to fund EV charging infrastructure, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Conservation Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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