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PA SB1012
Bill
Status
9/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Doug Mastriano
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AI Summary
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Exempts nonmotorized trailers from the Board of Vehicles Act franchise requirements, allowing dealers to sell multiple trailer brands without exclusive territory or branding contracts
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Defines nonmotorized trailers as unpowered trailers or semitrailers without integrated living quarters, including utility, cargo, dump, gooseneck, and tilt-bed trailers
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Preserves all other regulatory requirements including dealer licensing, vehicle registration and titling, sales tax collection, and consumer protections
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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
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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