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StatePennsylvaniaIntroduced
HB 2479: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.
Dan Goughnour
HB 2479 status: Introduced — Laid on the table (updated Sep 8, 2026).
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What this bill does
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill modifies specific definitions within Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Who is affected
Likely government administrators and entities subject to vehicle and traffic regulation.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Introduced in May 2026; currently laid on the table as of September 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides clarity in legal definitions which may improve regulatory consistency.
Risks and tradeoffs
No specific concerns identified beyond the lack of transparency regarding the scope of modified terms.
What is still unknown
The specific definitions being altered and their practical application in enforcement are unknown.
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Impact analysis
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Public Health & Safety
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Specific regulatory or social impacts cannot be determined without the full text of the amended definitions.
Analysis scope
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