Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
StatePennsylvaniaReferred
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.
Tony Williams
SB 1425 status: Referred — Referred to Law & Justice (updated Aug 10, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
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Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
This 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
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- potential improvements in vehicle recovery rates
Risks
- new registration fees and administrative burdens for local repair shops
Society
Positive outlook
70%
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
Technology Industry
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Potential for regulatory overreach affecting small-business repair shops
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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- EnactedUpcoming
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