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PA HB240

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Benninghoff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) Section 1509 to modify physical examination requirements for school bus driver endorsements in Pennsylvania

  • Requires school bus drivers who use hearing aids to undergo a hearing test to verify the hearing aid functions properly and meets the department's minimum hearing standards

  • Prohibits the department from requiring an electroacoustic analysis test report of a hearing aid to verify manufacturer specifications, provided the hearing test confirms the aid meets minimum hearing standards

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In licensing of drivers, further providing for qualifications for school bus driver endorsement.

Last Action

Act No. 4 of 2025

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/9/2025
Transportation3/17/2025
Appropriations2/5/2025
Transportation1/22/2025

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