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PA HB951
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Miller
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AI Summary
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Replaces the term "handicapped" with "accessibility" for disability parking placards and requires the Department of Transportation to phase out existing placards and issue new ones reflecting updated terminology.
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Changes statutory language from "handicap" and "handicapped" to "accessible" and "accessibility" throughout Title 75 (Vehicles) regarding placards, parking permits, designated areas, and signage.
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Updates fee exemption language to refer to nonprofit organizations serving "individuals with mental or physical disabilities" instead of "mentally or physically handicapped or disabled persons."
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Applies terminology changes to parking administration provisions for cities of the first, second, second class A, and third class, including signage and permit program references.
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
In registration of vehicles, further providing for person with disability plate and placard; in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees; and, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.
Last Action
Referred to Human Services
3/18/2025