Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

HB 974 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for snow and ice dislodged or falling from moving vehicle.

Last action — PN 0983 Referred to TRANSPORTATION

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill requires drivers to remove snow and ice from their vehicles before driving.

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to impose fines on drivers for not removing snow or ice from their vehicles. It establishes penalties for any snow or ice that dislodges and causes injury or damage.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers driving vehicles must ensure their vehicles are clear of snow and ice to avoid fines.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill increases the maximum fine for operators of vehicles from which snow or ice dislodges or falls and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 3720(b)

    $1,000 → $1,500

    The maximum fine for dislodged snow or ice striking another vehicle or pedestrian is increased from $1,000 to $1,500.

Action History

  1. PN 0983 Referred to TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 974?
HB 974 is sponsored by Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Torren Ecker, Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic), and Nathan Davidson (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 974?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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