HB1856

In roads, streets, bridges and highways, providing for mowing operations.

Introduced·9/10/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1856 amends the Second Class Township Code to prohibit townships from being required to use a shadow vehicle for mowing operations.

Pennsylvania HB1856 amends the Second Class Township Code to specify that townships are not required to use a shadow vehicle for mowing operations along township roads. A shadow vehicle is defined as a vehicle used to follow mobile mowing and maintenance activities within a township. However, the bill allows townships to voluntarily use a shadow vehicle if deemed necessary by the board of supervisors. This change aims to provide flexibility to townships in managing their mowing operations without the mandatory use of shadow vehicles.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Local Government: PN2294, Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Oct 8, 2025

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

History

Oct 8, 2025

House

Reported as committed

Oct 8, 2025

House

First consideration

Oct 8, 2025

House

Laid on the table