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SB 1428: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran plates and placard, for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart, repealing provisions relating to special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors, further providing for special plates for veterans of Korean War, for special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War, for Pennsylvania monument registration plate, for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, for special plates for recipients of Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, repealing provisions relating to special plates for World War II veterans and further providing for special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine, for special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict, for special motorcycle plates related to veterans, for Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate, for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans plate, for Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate, for Afghanistan and Iraq veterans plate, for special plates for veterans, for special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States, for Gold Star Family plate, for special plates for recipients of Silver Star, for special plates for United States military airborne units, for Blue Star Family plate, for special plates for recipients of Air Medal, for special plates for recipients of Bronze Star, for special plates for recipients of Bronze Star for Valor, for special plates for recipients of Soldier's Medal, for special plates for recipients of Presidential Service Badge, for special plates for recipients of Legion of Merit, for special plates for recipients of Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal, for special plates for recipients of Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross, for special plates for recipients of Combat Action Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Action Medal or Combat Medical Badge and for special plates for veterans of an ally foreign country.

Doug MastrianoReferred

SB 1428 status: Referred — Referred to Transportation (updated Aug 10, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran plates and placard, for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart, repealing provisions relating to special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors, further providing for special plate...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Minor adjustments to existing administrative programs

Risks

  • Potential minor implementation costs for DMV registration updates

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Increases recognition for various veteran categories
  • Modernizes plate availability for service-connected awards

Risks

  • No direct social risk identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Changes require updates to PennDOT vehicle registration system software

Limitation

Analysis based on abstract only; full statutory text not reviewed

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred to Transportation

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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