Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2219 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for display of registration plate, for antique, classic and collectible plates, for personal organization registration plates, providing for arts registration plate, for Fish PA plate and for mental health registration plate, further providing for special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States, for Gold Star Family plate and for special plates for recipients of Presidential Service Badge, providing for special plates for recipients of Vice Presidential Service Badge, for special plates for recipients of commendation medals and for special plates for recipients of achievement medals; in fees, further providing for payments to special funds; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for the offense of use of registration plate flipping device.

Last action — (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 30, 2026

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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 February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill amends vehicle registration laws to address various types of license plates and their display.

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's vehicle registration laws, including the display of various special registration plates. It also addresses the use of devices that obstruct license plates.

Summary

Prohibiting All License Plate Obstruction Devices

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

80 added · 343 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 2219 introduces a stricter regulation regarding the display of vehicle registration plates. Specifically, it makes it illegal to use tinted plate covers and increases the penalty for displaying an obscured plate from $100 to $2,000. Additionally, it clarifies that individuals cannot be charged for two related registration plate offenses at the same time. These changes aim to enhance vehicle visibility for law enforcement and improve road safety.

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2913 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
3612 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
2219 2026 INTRODUCED BY McNEILL, WAXMAN, GIRAL, HOHENSTEIN, HILL-EVANS, BRENNAN, DOUGHERTY, SAMUELSON, MADDEN AND KUZMA, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for display of registration plate;
2219 2026 INTBRENNAN, DOUGHERTY, SAMUELSON, MADDEN, KUZMA, CIRESI ANDS, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 16, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for COLLECTIBLE PLATES, FOR PERSONAL ORGANIZATION REGISTRATIONAND <-- PLATES, PROVIDING FOR ARTS REGISTRATION PLATE, FOR FISH PA PLATE AND FOR MENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION PLATE, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL PLATES FOR CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR GOLD STAR FAMILY PLATE AND FOR SPECIAL PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE BADGE, PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF VICE PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE BADGE, FOR SPECIAL PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF COMMENDATION MEDALS AND FOR SPECIAL PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS;
and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for the offense of use of registration plate flipping device.
IN FEES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR PAYMENTS TO SPECIAL FUNDS;
in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for the offense of use of registration plate flipping device.;
AND, <-- IN POWERS OF DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR SPECIFIC POWERS OF DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
Section 1332(b)(5) and (c) of Title 75 of the <-- Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection to read:
Section 1332(b)(5) and (c) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection to read:
SECTION 1.
SECTION 1332 OF TITLE 75 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA <-- CONSOLIDATED STATUTES IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SUBSECTION TO READ:
* * * (b) Obscuring plate.--It is unlawful to display on any <-- vehicle a registration plate which:
* * * (b) Obscuring plate.--It is unlawful to display on any vehicle a registration plate which:
* * * SECTION 2.
* * * Section 2.
SECTION 1340(A.1) OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED TO READ:
<-- § 1340.
ANTIQUE, CLASSIC AND COLLECTIBLE PLATES.
* * * (A.1) VINTAGE REGISTRATION PLATES.--IN LIEU OF A SPECIAL PLATE ISSUED UNDER SUBSECTION (A), THE OWNER OF AN ANTIQUE OR CLASSIC MOTOR VEHICLE MAY REQUEST PERMISSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO DISPLAY A VINTAGE REGISTRATION PLATE FROM THE MODEL YEAR OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE.
THE VINTAGE REGISTRATION PLATE SHALL BE:
(1) PROVIDED BY THE MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER.
(2) A PENNSYLVANIA REGISTRATION PLATE ISSUED BETWEEN THE YEARS 1906 AND [1976] 1999, OR A LATER YEAR AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
(3) LEGIBLE FROM A REASONABLE DISTANCE.
20260HB2219PN3612 - 2 - THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE INFORMATION AS THE DEPARTMENT MAY REQUIRE FOR PROCESSING THE REQUEST AND A $75 APPLICATION FEE.
THE DEPARTMENT MAY DENY A REQUEST TO USE A VINTAGE REGISTRATION PLATE FOR CAUSE.
* * * SECTION 3.
SECTION 1341.1(B) OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH TO READ:
§ 1341.1.
PERSONAL ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION PLATES.
* * * (B) ADDITIONAL FEE.-- * * * (3) FOR ANY PERSONAL PLATE ISSUED UNDER SECTION 1365 (RELATING TO GOLD STAR FAMILY PLATE), THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT COLLECT AN ADDITIONAL FEE.
SECTION 4.
TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING SECTIONS TO READ:
§ 1352.3.
ARTS REGISTRATION PLATE.
THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, SHALL DESIGN A SPECIAL ARTS REGISTRATION PLATE.
UPON APPLICATION OF ANY PERSON, ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $43, WHICH SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE THE PLATE FOR A PASSENGER CAR, MOTOR HOME, TRAILER OR TRUCK WITH A REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN 14,000 POUNDS.
THE ARTS PROMOTION FUND ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 1905(E) (RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO SPECIAL FUNDS) SHALL RECEIVE $15 OF THE FEE PAID BY THE APPLICANT FOR THE PLATE.
§ 1355.3.
FISH PA PLATE.
(A) DESIGN.-- (1) NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION, THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION, SHALL OFFER A PUBLIC 20260HB2219PN3612 - 3 - DESIGN CONTEST TO SCHOOL ENTITY AND NONPUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH FOR A PERIOD OF 60 DAYS AFTER THE INITIAL OFFERING OF THE DESIGN CONTEST.
THE PURPOSE OF THE DESIGN CONTEST SHALL BE TO SOLICIT ENTRIES FOR A SPECIAL FISH PA REGISTRATION PLATE.
(2) THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION, SHALL DESIGN A SPECIAL FISH PA REGISTRATION PLATE THAT:
(I) IS BASED ON THE WINNING ENTRY IN THE DESIGN CONTEST UNDER PARAGRAPH (1);
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(II) INCLUDES THE PHRASE "FISH PA";
AND (III) FEATURES THE DEPICTION OF A BROOK TROUT.
(B) APPLICATION.--UPON APPLICATION BY ANY PERSON AND PAYMENT OF A $43 FEE, WHICH SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE REGISTRATION FEE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE A FISH PA REGISTRATION PLATE TO THE PERSON.
(C) LIMITATION ON GROSS WEIGHT.--THE SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE MAY BE USED ONLY ON A PASSENGER CAR OR TRUCK WITH A REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN 14,000 POUNDS.
(D) FEE ALLOCATION TO FISH FUND.-- (1) THE AMOUNT OF $14 OF EACH FEE COLLECTED UNDER SUBSECTION (B) SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE FISH FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER 30 PA.C.S.
§ 521 (RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF FISH FUND).
(2) THE MONEY DEPOSITED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) SHALL BE USED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION FOR THE TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM OR A SUCCESSOR PROGRAM.
§ 1358.3.
MENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION PLATE.
(A) DESIGN.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DESIGN A MENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION PLATE.
THE REGISTRATION PLATE SHALL FEATURE THE 20260HB2219PN3612 - 4 - LIBERTY BELL WITH A TEAL AND PURPLE RIBBON OVERLAY AND SHALL INCLUDE THE PHRASE "MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS" AT THE BOTTOM.
(B) ISSUANCE.--UPON APPLICATION OF A PERSON, ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $42, WHICH SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE REGISTRATION FEE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE A MENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION PLATE FOR A MOTORCYCLE, A PASSENGER CAR OR A TRUCK WITH A REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN 14,000 POUNDS OR A MOTOR HOME.
(C) FEES.--FIFTEEN DOLLARS OF EACH FEE RECEIVED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE MENTAL HEALTH RESTRICTED ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1905(C.1) (RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO SPECIAL FUNDS).
SECTION 5.
SECTIONS 1364.1(B), 1365(A) AND 1368.2 OF TITLE 75 ARE AMENDED TO READ:
§ 1364.1.
SPECIAL PLATES FOR CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
* * * (B) ELIGIBILITY.--A PLATE ISSUED UNDER SUBSECTION (A) SHALL BE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD AND THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES:
(1) ARMY.
(2) NAVY.
(3) AIR FORCE.
(4) MARINE CORPS.
(5) COAST GUARD.
(6) SPACE FORCE.
* * * § 1365.
GOLD STAR FAMILY PLATE.
(A) GENERAL RULE.--UPON APPLICATION OF A FAMILY MEMBER OF A PERSON WHO WAS KILLED WHILE SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE 20260HB2219PN3612 - 5 - MILITARY, ACCOMPANIED BY [A FEE OF $20 WHICH SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE AND BY] SUCH DOCUMENTATION AS THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REQUIRE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE TO THE FAMILY MEMBER A SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE DESIGNATING THE VEHICLE SO LICENSED AS BELONGING TO A FAMILY MEMBER OF A PERSON WHO WAS KILLED WHILE SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE MILITARY.
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DESIGN AND PRODUCE THE SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE CARRYING THE SERVICE FLAG GOLD STAR RIMMED WITH BLUE WHICH REPRESENTS SACRIFICE TO THE CAUSE OF LIBERTY AND FREEDOM.
THE WORDS "GOLD STAR FAMILY" SHALL BE CLEARLY DISPLAYED ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE PLATE.
THE SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE MAY BE USED ONLY ON A PASSENGER CAR OR TRUCK WITH A REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN 14,000 POUNDS.
* * * § 1368.2.
SPECIAL PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE BADGE.
UPON APPLICATION OF ANY PERSON WHO IS A RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE BADGE, ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF [$20] $28 WHICH SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE REGISTRATION FEE AND BY SUCH DOCUMENTATION AS THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REQUIRE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE TO THE PERSON A SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE DESIGNATING THE VEHICLE SO LICENSED AS BELONGING TO A PERSON WHO IS A RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE BADGE.
THE SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE MAY BE USED ONLY ON A PASSENGER CAR OR TRUCK WITH A REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN 14,000 POUNDS.
SECTION 6.
TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING SECTIONS TO READ:
§ 1368.5.
SPECIAL PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF VICE PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE BADGE.
UPON APPLICATION OF ANY PERSON WHO IS A RECIPIENT OF THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE BADGE, ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $28 WHICH 20260HB2219PN3612 - 6 - SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE REGISTRATION FEE AND BY SUCH DOCUMENTATION AS THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REQUIRE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE TO THE PERSON A SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE DESIGNATING THE VEHICLE SO LICENSED AS BELONGING TO A PERSON WHO IS A RECIPIENT OF THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE BADGE.
THE SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE MAY BE USED ONLY ON A PASSENGER CAR OR TRUCK WITH A REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN 14,000 POUNDS.
§ 1369.5.
SPECIAL PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF COMMENDATION MEDALS.
(A) ISSUANCE.--UPON APPLICATION OF A PERSON WHO IS A RECIPIENT OF THE JOINT SERVICE COMMENDATION MEDAL, ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL, AIR AND SPACE COMMENDATION MEDAL OR COAST GUARD COMMENDATION MEDAL, ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $28 WHICH SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE REGISTRATION FEE AND ANY DOCUMENTATION THE DEPARTMENT REQUIRES, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE TO THE PERSON A SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE DESIGNATING THE VEHICLE SO LICENSED AS BELONGING TO A PERSON WHO IS A RECIPIENT OF THE JOINT SERVICE COMMENDATION MEDAL, ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL, AIR AND SPACE COMMENDATION MEDAL OR COAST GUARD COMMENDATION MEDAL.
(B) LIMITATION.--A SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE UNDER THIS SECTION MAY BE USED ONLY ON A PASSENGER CAR OR TRUCK WITH A REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN 14,000 POUNDS.
(C) DESIGN.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DESIGN AND PRODUCE THE SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE UNDER THIS SECTION TO DISPLAY THE JOINT SERVICE COMMENDATION MEDAL, ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL, AIR AND SPACE COMMENDATION MEDAL OR COAST GUARD COMMENDATION MEDAL AND THE WORDS "JOINT SERVICE COMMENDATION MEDAL," "ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL," "NAVY 20260HB2219PN3612 - 7 - AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL," "AIR AND SPACE COMMENDATION MEDAL" OR "COAST GUARD COMMENDATION MEDAL" AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PLATE.
§ 1369.6.
SPECIAL PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS.
(A) ISSUANCE.--UPON APPLICATION OF A PERSON WHO IS A RECIPIENT OF THE JOINT SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, AIR AND SPACE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL OR COAST GUARD ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE OF $28 WHICH SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE REGISTRATION FEE AND ANY DOCUMENTATION THE DEPARTMENT REQUIRES, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE TO THE PERSON A SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE DESIGNATING THE VEHICLE SO LICENSED AS BELONGING TO A PERSON WHO IS A RECIPIENT OF THE JOINT SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, AIR AND SPACE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL OR COAST GUARD ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL.
(B) LIMITATION.--A SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE UNDER THIS SECTION MAY BE USED ONLY ON A PASSENGER CAR OR TRUCK WITH A REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT OF NOT MORE THAN 14,000 POUNDS.
(C) DESIGN.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DESIGN AND PRODUCE THE SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE UNDER THIS SECTION TO DISPLAY THE JOINT SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, AIR AND SPACE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL OR COAST GUARD ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL AND THE WORDS "JOINT SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL," "ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL," "NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL," "AIR AND SPACE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL" OR "COAST GUARD ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL" AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PLATE.
SECTION 7.
SECTION 1905 OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS TO READ:
20260HB2219PN3612 - 8 - § 1905.
PAYMENTS TO SPECIAL FUNDS.
* * * (C.1) MENTAL HEALTH RESTRICTED ACCOUNT.--THE MENTAL HEALTH RESTRICTED ACCOUNT IS ESTABLISHED IN THE STATE TREASURY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATIONS OF THE 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE OR ITS SUCCESSOR.
THE MONEY IN THE ACCOUNT IS APPROPRIATED ON A CONTINUING BASIS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBSECTION.
* * * (E) ARTS PROMOTION FUND.-- (1) THE ARTS PROMOTION FUND IS ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING GRANTS FOR THE ARTS.
(2) FIFTEEN DOLLARS OF EACH FEE RECEIVED UNDER SECTION 1352.3 (RELATING TO ARTS REGISTRATION PLATE) SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE ARTS PROMOTION FUND.
(3) ALL MONEY IN THE ARTS PROMOTION FUND IS APPROPRIATED ON A CONTINUING BASIS TO THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND MAY BE EXPENDED, SUBJECT TO PARAGRAPH (5), FOR THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION.
(4) ESTIMATES OF AMOUNTS TO BE EXPENDED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR BY THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR APPROVAL.
(5) THE STATE TREASURER MAY NOT HONOR ANY REQUISITION FOR EXPENDITURES BY THE PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL ON THE ARTS IN EXCESS OF ESTIMATES APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR OR IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE REQUISITION WAS MADE, WHICHEVER IS THE LESSER AMOUNT.
Section 2 8.
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§ 3724.
20260HB2219PN3612 - 9 - (a) Prohibition.--A person may not [possess,] operate a motor vehicle with[, purchase, install, possess for the purpose of installing, manufacture, sell, offer to sell or otherwise distribute] a registration plate [flipping] obscuring device.
(a) Prohibition.--A person may not [possess,] operate a motor vehicle with[, purchase, install, possess for the purpose of installing, manufacture, sell, offer to sell or otherwise distribute] a registration plate [flipping] obscuring device.
or (2) hide a registration plate from view by flipping the registration plate so that the registration plate number is not visible.] "Registration plate obscuring device." As follows:
or 20260HB2219PN2913 - 2 - (2) hide a registration plate from view by flipping the registration plate so that the registration plate number is not visible.] "Registration plate obscuring device." As follows:
(i) is capable of hiding a registration plate from 20260HB2219PN3612 - 10 - view;
(i) is capable of hiding a registration plate from view;
<-- SECTION 9.
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SECTION 6109 OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING A <-- SUBSECTION TO READ:
§ 6109.
SPECIFIC POWERS OF DEPARTMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
* * * (K) INDEMNIFICATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS NOT REQUIRED.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT DENY A PERMIT FOR A PROCESSION, SPECIAL ACTIVITY OR ASSEMBLAGE ON A STATE-DESIGNATED HIGHWAY UNDER SUBSECTION (J) IF THE SPONSOR MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION (J) BUT DOES NOT INDEMNIFY ELECTED OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROCESSION, SPECIAL ACTIVITY OR ASSEMBLAGE.
SECTION 10.
THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE AMENDMENT OF 75 PA.C.S.
§ 1340(A.1) SHALL TAKE 20260HB2219PN3612 - 11 - EFFECT NOVEMBER 1, 2026.
(2) THE AMENDMENT OR ADDITION OF 75 PA.C.S.
§§ 1352.3, 1355.3, 1358.3, 1364.1(B), 1368.2, 1368.5, 1369.5, 1369.6 AND 1905(C.1) AND (E) SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 120 DAYS.
(3) THIS SECTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
(4) THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 60 DAYS.
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Action History

  1. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 30, 2026

  2. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2026

  3. Second consideration, with amendments, June 30, 2026

  4. Re-reported as committed, June 30, 2026

  5. Re-committed to RULES, June 16, 2026

  6. First consideration, June 16, 2026

  7. Reported as amended, June 16, 2026

  8. Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 17, 2026

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Floor vote

Passed 149 Yea · 53 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 102000
Republican 475300
Total 1495300
% of votes cast 74%26%0%0%
How each member voted (202)
Member Party Vote
Abigail Salisbury Democratic Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Ana Tiburcio Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Arvind Venkat Democratic Yea
Ben Waxman Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Brandon J. Markosek Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Carol Hill-Evans Democratic Yea
Carol Kazeem Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Dan Goughnour Democratic Yea
Dan K. Williams Democratic Yea
Daniel J. Deasy Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
Darisha K. Parker Democratic Yea
Dave Madsen Democratic Yea
David M. Delloso Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Eddie Day Pashinski Democratic Yea
Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
G. Roni Green Democratic Yea
Gina H. Curry Democratic Yea
Greg Scott Democratic Yea
Greg Vitali Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Ismail Smith-Wade-El Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jason Dawkins Democratic Yea
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Yea
Jen Mazzocco Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Yea
Joe Ciresi Democratic Yea
Joe McAndrew Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Jordan A. Harris Democratic Yea
Jose Giral Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Justin C. Fleming Democratic Yea
Keith S. Harris Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Leanne Krueger Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Manuel Guzman Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Matthew D. Bradford Democratic Yea
Maureen E. Madden Democratic Yea
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Michael H. Schlossberg Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Napoleon J. Nelson Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Patrick J. Harkins Democratic Yea
Paul Friel Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Perry S. Warren Democratic Yea
Peter Schweyer Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Rick Krajewski Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Robert F. Matzie Democratic Yea
Robert Freeman Democratic Yea
Ryan A. Bizzarro Democratic Yea
Scott Conklin Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Steve Samuelson Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Tarah Probst Democratic Yea
Tarik Khan Democratic Yea
Tim Brennan Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Tina M. Davis Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Yea
Abby Major Republican Nay
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Nay
Andrea C. Verobish Republican Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Ann Flood Republican Nay
Barbara Gleim Republican Yea
Brad Roae Republican Nay
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Nay
Brett R. Miller Republican Nay
Brian C. Rasel Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bryan Cutler Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Nay
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Nay
Catherine I Wallen Republican Yea
Chad G. Reichard Republican Nay
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Clint Owlett Republican Nay
Craig T. Staats Republican Nay
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dallas Kephart Republican Yea
Dan Moul Republican Nay
Dane Watro Republican Nay
David H. Rowe Republican Nay
David H. Zimmerman Republican Nay
David M. Maloney Republican Nay
Donna Scheuren Republican Yea
Doyle Heffley Republican Nay
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Eric J. Weaknecht Republican Nay
Eric R. Nelson Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
George H Margetas Republican Nay
Jack Rader Republican Nay
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
James B. Struzzi Republican Nay
Jamie Barton Republican Nay
Jamie L. Flick Republican Nay
Jamie Walsh Republican Nay
Jason Ortitay Republican Yea
Jeff Olsommer Republican Nay
Jeremy Shaffer Republican Nay
Jesse Topper Republican Nay
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Nay
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Hogan Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
John A. Lawrence Republican Nay
John A. Schlegel Republican Nay
Jonathan Fritz Republican Nay
Joseph D'Orsie Republican Yea
Josh Bashline Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Nay
Keith J. Greiner Republican Nay
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Yea
Kristin Marcell Republican Yea
Leslie Rossi Republican Nay
Marc S. Anderson Republican Nay
Marci Mustello Republican Nay
Mark M. Gillen Republican Yea
Marla Brown Republican Nay
Martin T. Causer Republican Yea
Martina A. White Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Yea
Mike Armanini Republican Yea
Mike Jones Republican Nay
Milou Mackenzie Republican Nay
Mindy Fee Republican Yea
Natalie Mihalek Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Nay
Perry A. Stambaugh Republican Yea
R. Lee James Republican Yea
Rich Irvin Republican Nay
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Nay
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Roman Kozak Republican Yea
Russ Diamond Republican Nay
Ryan Warner Republican Nay
Scott Barger Republican Nay
Shelby Labs Republican Yea
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Nay
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Nay
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Yea
Thomas H. Kutz Republican Yea
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Nay
Timothy J. O'Neal Republican Nay
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Nay
Tina Pickett Republican Nay
Tom Jones Republican Nay
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Yea
Wendy Fink Republican Yea
Zachary Mako Republican Nay

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What does HB 2219 do?
Prohibiting All License Plate Obstruction Devices
Who sponsors HB 2219?
HB 2219 is sponsored by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Steve Samuelson (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), and Ben Waxman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2219?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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