Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 6 R cosponsors

SB 468 — An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for interstate agreements for research and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems.

Last action — Laid on the table, Feb. 3, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Interstate Compact for Drone Research and Deployment

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 468 includes a new provision for the research and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems, indicating a focus on advancing technology in this area. Additionally, it simplifies the language regarding compliance with laws and regulations by removing the word "applicable." This matters because it streamlines the bill, potentially making it easier to understand and implement while emphasizing the importance of aligning with various legal requirements related to unmanned aircraft.

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422 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
893 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
WARD, MASTRIANO, PENNYCUICK AND VOGEL, MARCH 18, 2025 SENATOR J.
WARD, MASTRIANO, PENNYCUICK AND VOGEL, MARCH 18, 2025 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, MARCH 18, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania for research and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems.s The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
WARD, TRANSPORTATION, AS AMENDED, JUNE 4, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for interstate agreements for research and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
(c) Administration of agreement.--Following approval under subsection (b), the department shall approve at least one entity to administer the research, testing and deployment of, and 20250SB0468PN0893 - 2 - training or education or use of, a UAS on behalf of the department.
(c) Administration of agreement.--Following approval under subsection (b), the department shall approve at least one entity to administer the research, testing and deployment of, and 20250SB0468PN0422 - 2 - training or education or use of, a UAS on behalf of the department.
and (2) authorized to operate and is operating in compliance with all Federal, State or local APPLICABLE laws, regulations <-- and guidelines.
and (2) authorized to operate and is operating in compliance with all Federal, State or local laws, regulations and guidelines.
(i) Section 612 of the act of April 9, 1929 20250SB0468PN0893 - 3 - (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929.
(i) Section 612 of the act of April 9, 1929 20250SB0468PN0422 - 3 - (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929.
20250SB0468PN0893 - 4 -
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table, Feb. 3, 2026

  2. First consideration, Feb. 3, 2026

  3. Reported as committed, Feb. 3, 2026

  4. Referred to TRANSPORTATION, June 24, 2025

  5. In the House

  6. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 590), June 23, 2025

  7. Third consideration and final passage, June 23, 2025 (50-0)

  8. Re-reported as committed, June 10, 2025

  9. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2025

  10. Second consideration, June 9, 2025

  11. First consideration, June 4, 2025

  12. Reported as amended, June 4, 2025

  13. Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 18, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 22000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Williams — Yea
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Subjects

transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 468 do?
Interstate Compact for Drone Research and Deployment
Who sponsors SB 468?
SB 468 is sponsored by Judy Ward (Republican), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Doug Mastriano (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), and Elder A. Vogel (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 468?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 468?
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