StatePennsylvania

SB 1438: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Green Star Family plate.

Tracy PennycuickReferred

SB 1438 status: Referred — Referred to Transportation (updated Aug 19, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 10/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill would create a new "Green Star Family" license plate for Pennsylvania drivers. It is currently being reviewed by the State Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential minor revenue from plate registration fees

Risks

  • Minor administrative costs to implement new design

Society

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Provides symbolic recognition for specific family groups

Risks

  • Limited societal reach beyond program participants
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Criteria for who qualifies as a 'Green Star Family' are not defined in the available summary

Limitation

Analysis is based on limited abstract data

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred to Transportation

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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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