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PA SR218
Resolution
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Kane
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AI Summary
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Designates February 4, 2026, as "National Hit and Run Prevention Day" and February 2026 as "National Hit and Run Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania recorded 72 fatal hit-and-run accidents and 344 suspected serious injury hit-and-run accidents in 2024, according to PennDOT statistics
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Commits the Senate to increasing public awareness of hit-and-run laws and the legal obligation to stop and render aid at accident scenes
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Supports collaboration with law enforcement to improve tracking, identification, and apprehension of hit-and-run suspects
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Promotes stronger penalties for hit-and-run offenses and encourages partnerships with victim advocacy organizations to support those affected
Legislative Description
Recognizing February 4, 2026, as "National Hit and Run Prevention Day" and the month of February as "National Hit and Run Month" in Pennsylvania.
Last Action
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
1/30/2026