HB2426

Amending the act of March 29, 1803 (P.L.542, No.156), entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein mentioned," further providing for pilots in the Delaware Bay and River.

Chamber Passed·5/6/26

Pennsylvania HB2426 amends the 1803 act to update pilot licensing requirements in the Delaware Bay and River.

HB2426 modifies the 1803 act concerning the Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia and pilot licensing. It updates the classes of pilots and the depth of water they can pilot, with specific licenses for each class. The bill also outlines penalties for unlicensed piloting, including civil penalties and misdemeanor charges. It mandates that aspiring pilots in the Delaware Bay and River apply to the Navigation Commission for a license and be examined by at least three first-class pilots.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · May 6
Current
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

201 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 27

10:00 AM

Commerce (h) Hearing

History

May 20

Senate

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

May 6

House

Re-reported as committed

May 6

House

Third consideration and final passage (201-0)