Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 649 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for inspection by police or Commonwealth personnel.

Last action — Laid on the table

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    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.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The legislative amendment to Bill HB 649 changed the timeframe for vehicle inspection notifications from five days to 15 days for all vehicles, including motor carriers and buses. This means that vehicle owners and drivers now have more time to comply with inspection requirements. This change is important because it allows for greater flexibility and potentially reduces the pressure on drivers and companies to arrange for inspections within a shorter timeframe.

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658 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
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649 2025 INTRODUCED BY KUTZ, ROWE, KHAN, SMITH, GAYDOS AND JAMES, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated inspection by police or Commonwealth personnel.oviding for The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
2095 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
649 2025 INTRODUCED BY KUTZ, ROWE, KHAN, SMITH, GAYDOS AND JAMES, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JULY 8, 2025 AN ACT AmeStatutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for inspection by police or Commonwealth personnel.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
Within [five days or, in the case of a motor carrier vehicle or bus, within] 15 days or before commencement of the vehicle's next trip, whichever occurs first, or in the case of emission testing, within 30 days, evidence must be submitted to the police or the Commonwealth, whichever is applicable, that the violations have been corrected.
Within [five] 15 days or, in the case of a motor carrier <-- vehicle or bus, within] 15 days or before commencement of the <-- vehicle's next trip, whichever occurs first, or in the case of emission testing, within 30 days, evidence must be submitted to the police or the Commonwealth, whichever is applicable, that the violations have been corrected.
The owner or driver shall,[ within five days of the date of notification or, in the case of a motor carrier vehicle or bus,] within 15 days of the date of notification or before commencement of the vehicle's next trip, whichever occurs first, or in the case of emission testing, within 30 days, submit to the police or the Commonwealth, whichever is applicable, certification from an official inspection station that the vehicle or the mass transit vehicle has been restored to legal operating condition in relation to the particulars specified on the notice.
The owner or driver shall,[ within [five] 15 days of the date <-- of notification or, in the case of a motor carrier vehicle or bus,] within 15 days of the date of notification or before <-- commencement of the vehicle's next trip, whichever occurs first, or in the case of emission testing, within 30 days, submit to the police or the Commonwealth, whichever is applicable, certification from an official inspection station that the vehicle or the mass transit vehicle has been restored to legal operating condition in relation to the particulars specified on the notice.
Any person who fails a roadside vehicle emission inspection shall have 30 days in which to pass an enhanced vehicle emission inspection or to produce evidence that the subject vehicle has a valid 20250HB0649PN0658 - 2 - emissions test waiver.
Any person who fails a roadside vehicle emission inspection shall have 30 days in which to pass an enhanced vehicle emission inspection or to produce evidence that the subject vehicle has a valid 20250HB0649PN2095 - 2 - emissions test waiver.
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table

  2. Re-reported as committed

  3. Re-committed to Rules

  4. First consideration

  5. Reported as amended

  6. Referred to Transportation

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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Votes

Committee vote (Transportation): Adopt Amendment

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 13000
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 11000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Joshua Siegel — Yea
Louis Schmitt — Yea
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Dave Madsen Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Gina H. Curry Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Joe McAndrew Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Manuel Guzman Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Yea
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Yea
Ann Flood Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Donna Scheuren Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Yea
Perry A. Stambaugh Republican Yea
Shelby Labs Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Transportation): Report Bill As Amended

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 13000
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 11000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Joshua Siegel — Yea
Louis Schmitt — Yea
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Dave Madsen Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Gina H. Curry Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Joe McAndrew Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Manuel Guzman Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Yea
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Yea
Ann Flood Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Donna Scheuren Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Yea
Perry A. Stambaugh Republican Yea
Shelby Labs Republican Yea

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Subjects

transportation
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 649?
HB 649 is sponsored by Thomas H. Kutz (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Brian Smith (Republican), Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), and R. Lee James (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 649?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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