Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HB 1343 — An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

Last action — Re-referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 6, 2025

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Summary

Exempting Non-Motorized Trailers from Motor Vehicle Franchise Laws

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies the definition of 'vehicle' in Pennsylvania's vehicle regulations.

  • Section 102

    Every device which is or may be moved or drawn upon a highway, except devices which are infrequently operated or moved upon a highway but are designed primarily for use in construction or agriculture or road maintenance, devices moved by human or animal power, devices used exclusively upon rails or tracks, motorized pedalcycles and mobility vehicles. → Every device which is or may be moved or drawn upon a highway, except devices which are infrequently operated or moved upon a highway but are designed primarily for use in construction or agriculture or road maintenance, devices moved by human or animal power, devices used exclusively upon rails or tracks, motorized pedalcycles and mobility vehicles.

    The change clarifies the scope of the definition of 'vehicle' without altering its existing meaning.

  • Section 102

    For purposes of sections 307, 307.1, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318 and 326, the term does not include a trailer, regardless of its gross vehicle weight, that is not a recreational vehicle. → For purposes of sections 307, 307.1, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318 and 326, the term does not include a trailer, regardless of its gross vehicle weight, that is not a recreational vehicle.

    The change reaffirms the exclusion of non-recreational trailers from the definition of 'vehicle' for certain sections.

Action History

  1. Re-referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 6, 2025

  2. Reported with request to re-refer to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 6, 2025

  3. Referred to COMMERCE, April 30, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1343 do?
Exempting Non-Motorized Trailers from Motor Vehicle Franchise Laws
Who sponsors HB 1343?
HB 1343 is sponsored by Mike Armanini (Republican), Brian Smith (Republican), and David H. Rowe (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1343?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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