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PA SB481

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Ward

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Milk hauling vehicles (up to 80,000 pounds or permitted combinations up to 95,000 pounds) may operate on Pennsylvania highways 24/7 during inclement weather restrictions and declared emergencies when transporting milk products to or from dairy farms and milk plants

  • Pennsylvania Milk Board will issue a one-time identification decal for licensed milk haulers to display on the driver's side cab, with fees limited to administrative costs

  • Drivers operating milk hauling vehicles in compliance with these provisions are protected from penalties during weather restrictions or emergency declarations

  • Amends existing permit requirements for milk transport combinations, removing the previous exception that prohibited operation during inclement weather

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In size, weight and load, providing for milk hauling during inclement weather and emergency declaration and further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture.

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/8/2025
Appropriations3/31/2025
Transportation3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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