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PA HB982
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Ciresi
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AI Summary
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Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to update the littering acknowledgment language required on vehicle registration cards and driver's license/learner's permit applications
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Replaces lengthy, detailed existing language with a simplified statement that acknowledges littering from a vehicle onto highways, public/private property, or Pennsylvania waters is illegal under Section 3709 of the Vehicle Code
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New acknowledgment explicitly states violators may be fined up to $300 or sentenced to litter pick-up community service, or both
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Vehicle owners acknowledge responsibility for littering by any person operating or inside the vehicle with their permission; drivers acknowledge responsibility for littering by passengers
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Takes effect one year after enactment
Legislative Description
In registration of vehicles, further providing for acknowledgment of littering provisions; and, in licensing of drivers, further providing for acknowledgment of littering provisions.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
3/20/2025