SB 1426: An Act designating the interchange of Interstate 81 with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass Township and Butler Township, Schuylkill County, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr. Memorial Interchange.
SB 1426 status: Referred — Referred to Transportation (updated Aug 10, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is considering a bill to rename Exit 119 on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County to honor the late Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No material effect on the environment identified.
Risks
- No material effect on the environment identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Negligible economic impact limited to signage installation.
Risks
- Minor state administrative cost for signage fabrication and installation.
Society
Benefits
- Recognizes and honors the service of a fallen state trooper.
- Provides community support for the officer's family and the PSP.
Risks
- Limited broader social impact beyond the local community.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Bill is purely symbolic; there are no legislative risks or significant public policy changes involved.
Analysis based on bill summary only; full text not reviewed.
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentReferred to Transportation
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