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PA HB1755
Bill
Status
7/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Scott
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AI Summary
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Adds definitions for "tow truck operator" and "towing" to Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, incorporating the definition from the 2012 Towing and Towing Storage Facility Standards Act
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Requires all tow truck operators to carry public liability insurance or surety bond of at least $750,000 per accident to cover bodily injury, death, or property damage claims
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Grants the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission authority to prescribe insurance requirements for tow truck operators, including surety bonds and self-insurance qualifications
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Maintains existing $750,000 minimum insurance requirement for motor carriers and separate requirements for passenger carriers ($5,000 for one person, $10,000 for multiple persons injured per accident)
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in powers and duties, further providing for power of commission to require insurance.
Last Action
Referred to Insurance
7/23/2025