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PA SB1012

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Doug Mastriano

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts nonmotorized trailers from the Board of Vehicles Act franchise requirements, allowing dealers to sell multiple trailer brands without exclusive territory or branding contracts

  • Defines nonmotorized trailers as unpowered trailers or semitrailers without integrated living quarters, including utility, cargo, dump, gooseneck, and tilt-bed trailers

  • Preserves all other regulatory requirements including dealer licensing, vehicle registration and titling, sales tax collection, and consumer protections

  • Requires the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons to assess the exemption's impact and report findings to the Senate and House Transportation Committees three years after enactment

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and does not affect existing contractual agreements or legal disputes

Legislative Description

To exempt the sale and distribution of nonmotorized trailers from franchise requirements under Pennsylvania law; and preserving all other applicable requirements such as licensing of dealers and salespersons, registration and titling, sales and use tax collection and consumer protection under the Board of Vehicles Act.

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

9/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation9/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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