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PA SB1077
Bill
Status
11/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Martin Flynn
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AI Summary
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Defines "roadable aircraft" as an aircraft that can operate as a motor vehicle and meets federal motorcycle safety standards, and creates a legal framework for their registration and operation in Pennsylvania
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Requires roadable aircraft to receive permanent registration plates bearing FAA N-number markings, sized similar to motorcycle plates
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Roadable aircraft must follow motor vehicle laws when driven on public highways and FAA regulations (14 CFR) when operating at airports or in flight, with takeoffs and landings restricted to airports except for emergencies
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Exempts roadable aircraft with N-number registration from emission inspection requirements, and allows proof of federal aviation inspections to satisfy state vehicle inspection requirements
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Explicitly excludes roadable aircraft from the definition of "all-terrain vehicle" to prevent regulatory overlap, with the act taking effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in registration of vehicles, providing for issuance of roadable aircraft registration plates; in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for roadable aircraft; in inspection of vehicles, further providing for requirement for periodic inspection of vehicles and providing for specific vehicle inspection; and, in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for definitions.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
11/5/2025