HB2479

In general provisions, further providing for definitions.

Introduced·5/4/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2479 amends the definition of "emergency vehicle" in Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.

Pennsylvania HB2479 amends the definition of "emergency vehicle" to include vehicles owned by various entities and operated by specific personnel responding to emergencies. This includes vehicles owned by cities, counties, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, as well as privately owned vehicles used by emergency responders. The bill specifies vehicles operated by certified armed probation officers, emergency service responders, and various emergency personnel such as police chiefs, fire chiefs, and emergency management coordinators.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Transportation: PN3337, Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 22

11:00 AM

Transportation (h) Hearing

History

Jun 22

House

Reported as committed

Jun 22

House

First consideration

Jun 22

House

Re-committed to Rules