Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2189 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for person with disability plate and placard; in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees; and, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.

Last action — PN 3098 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 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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The bill updates language in Pennsylvania vehicle registration laws to eliminate outdated terms related to disabilities and enhances clarity regarding disability services.

  • § 1338

    handicapped → accessible

    Replaces the term 'handicapped' with 'accessible' for consistency and modern language in disability resources.

  • § 1338

    handicapped → accessibility

    Replaces the term 'handicapped' with 'accessibility' in context of placards and parking permits.

  • § 1901

    mentally or physically handicapped or disabled persons. → individuals with mental or physical disabilities.

    Updates the phrasing to a more respectful and contemporary term for individuals with disabilities.

  • § 6109(g)(5)(ii)

    handicapped → accessible

    Changes 'handicapped' signage to 'accessible' signage to modernize disability language.

  • § 6109(g)(5)(iii)

    handicapped → accessible

    Updates the management of parking programs to refer to 'accessible' areas instead of 'handicapped'.

  • § 6109(h)(3)(ii)

    handicapped → accessible

    Revises language for signage to align with updated terminology focusing on accessibility.

  • § 6109(i)(3)(ii)

    handicapped → accessible

    Continuity in the update of language related to parking signage within vehicle registration laws.

Action History

  1. PN 3098 Referred to TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 234 not signed on

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Not signed on (234)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2189?
HB 2189 is sponsored by Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Brett R. Miller (Republican), Murt, Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Ravenstahl, Williams, Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), Youngblood, Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Steve Samuelson (Democratic), Lee, Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Deluca, Dan Frankel (Democratic), and Stephen Kinsey.
What is the current status of HB 2189?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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.
Where can I track HB 2189?
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