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PA HB2283
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Schlegel
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AI Summary
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Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) to create an exemption from license recall for drivers who experience syncope (fainting) due to a coronary condition treatable with a pacemaker
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Requires four conditions for the exemption: physician determines a pacemaker can treat the condition, a functioning pacemaker has been implanted, no syncope for at least 7 days post-implantation, and physician submits attestation report to PennDOT
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Mandates physicians report any additional syncope episodes after the initial attestation, which may result in license recall by the department
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Excludes commercial driver's licenses from the pacemaker exemption provisions
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In licensing of drivers, further providing for determination of incompetency.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
3/12/2026