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PA HB2021

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Neilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases base fine for automated red light camera violations from $100 to $125, with escalating penalties up to $150 (after 30 days), $175 (after 60 days), and $200 maximum (after 90 days) if municipalities pass enabling ordinances

  • Removes the July 15, 2027 expiration date for automated red light enforcement systems in both first class cities (Philadelphia) and other municipalities, making the programs permanent

  • Expands eligibility for automated red light enforcement from specific municipalities with population and accreditation requirements to all counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, and townships statewide

  • Allows violation hearings to be conducted via live stream video conferencing or virtual presence technology, in addition to in-person appearances

  • Requires hearings to follow formal administrative procedure rules under 2 Pa.C.S. Ch. 5 with judicial review rights under 2 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7, replacing the previous informal hearing process

Legislative Description

In general provisions relating to traffic-control devices, further providing for automated red light enforcement systems in first class cities and for automated red light enforcement systems in certain municipalities.

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

11/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation11/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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