Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 650 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for use of dealer registration plates; and, in inspection of vehicles, providing for duty of department.

Last action — Referred to Transportation

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates the establishment of in-person locations for dealers to obtain registration plates and inspection stickers, improving accessibility.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 1336

    (g) Duty of department.-- (1) The department shall maintain at least five in-person locations where a dealer may obtain dealer registration plates in accordance with this subsection. (2) Each location must be open for dealers to obtain dealer registration plates at least two days a week for at least three hours per day. (3) Paragraph (2) shall not apply to in-person locations established by the department in excess of the minimum in-person locations required under paragraph (1). (4) The department shall establish the in-person locations in different regions of this Commonwealth in a manner that best serves dealers in this Commonwealth. (5) At least one office shall be located within an existing office that provides licensing and vehicle services in a city of the third class with a population between 48,000 and 55,000 based on the most recent Federal decennial census.

    This addition requires the department to create in-person locations for dealers to access registration plates, ensuring better service and accessibility.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 4734

    (a) Number of locations.--The department shall maintain at least five in-person locations where a dealer may obtain safety and emissions inspection stickers. (b) Hours of operation.-- (1) Each location must be open for dealers to obtain safety and emissions inspection stickers at least two days a week for at least three hours per day. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to in-person locations established by the department in excess of the minimum in-person locations required under subsection (a). (c) Locations.-- (1) The department shall establish the in-person locations in different regions of this Commonwealth in a manner that best serves dealers in this Commonwealth. (2) At least one office shall be located within an existing office that provides licensing and vehicle services in a city of the third class with a population between 48,000 and 55,000 based on the most recent Federal decennial census.

    This addition mandates that the department create locations for dealers to obtain safety and emissions inspection stickers, enhancing their accessibility.

Action History

  1. Referred to Transportation

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 650?
HB 650 is sponsored by Thomas H. Kutz (Republican), Carol Kazeem (Democratic), Tina Pickett (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Perry A. Stambaugh (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Brian Smith (Republican), R. Lee James (Republican), Kristin Marcell (Republican), and Torren Ecker.
What is the current status of HB 650?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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