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PA HB1759

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes municipalities to impose fines up to $5,000 for "short dumping" (illegal disposal of trash, garbage, or debris from collection vehicles) and allows forfeiture of vehicles used in violations

  • Permits municipalities to fine violators up to $500 per waste tire for improper tire disposal

  • Requires a 6-month driver's license suspension for individuals penalized for short dumping, with municipalities notifying PennDOT to trigger the suspension

  • Mandates businesses accepting waste tires maintain electronic records of tire quantities received and disposal receipts from authorized recycling facilities for a minimum of 5 years

  • Directs collected fines toward recycling programs, waste tire disposal expansion, environmental remediation, and enforcement efforts; takes effect 120 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Providing for disposal of waste tires, trash and debris, for rules and regulations and for penalties.

Last Action

Laid on the table

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental and Natural Resource Protection7/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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