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HB 2742: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 30 (Fish), 34 (Game) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for violation of rules regarding conduct on Commonwealth property; in protection of property and waters, further providing for the offense of littering; in protection of property and persons, further providing for the offense of littering and restrictions on vehicles; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for securing loads in vehicles.

Joe CiresiReferred

HB 2742 status: Referred — Referred to Judiciary (updated Aug 18, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 30 (Fish), 34 (Game) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for violation of rules regarding conduct on Commonwealth property; in protection of property and waters, further providing for the offense of littering;...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • potential reduction in roadside waste
  • enhanced protection for Commonwealth lands and waterways

Risks

  • none identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • none identified

Risks

  • potential increased compliance costs for vehicle operators and logistics providers

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • improved public aesthetics and sanitation
  • enhanced vehicle safety standards

Risks

  • none identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential for increased compliance burdens on commercial and private vehicle operators

Limitation

Analysis based on summary abstract only, not full bill text

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred to Judiciary

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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