SB 1425: An Act establishing the Jayanna Powell Hit-and-Run Direct Notification System Pilot Program in the city of the first class; requiring registration of motor vehicle repair facilities; and imposing penalties.
SB 1425 status: Referred — Referred to Law & Justice (updated Aug 10, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill proposes a new alert system in the city to help police find hit-and-run drivers more quickly. To make this work, local car repair shops would be required to register with the government. If a shop fails to follow these rules, they would face fines. The bill is currently waiting for a vote in the Senate....
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- potential improvements in vehicle recovery rates
Risks
- new registration fees and administrative burdens for local repair shops
Society
Benefits
- improves public safety response to hit-and-run incidents
- memorializes policy around victim advocacy
Risks
- potential privacy implications for data collection in notification system
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Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for regulatory overreach affecting small-business repair shops
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