SB185

In lighting equipment, further providing for general lighting requirements.

Chamber Passed·4/1/25

Pennsylvania SB185 amends vehicle lighting requirements to allow certain vehicles to use ornamental lamp bars or auxiliary lighting strips.

Pennsylvania SB185 amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to allow vehicles, excluding motor carrier vehicles, with a gross vehicle weight of 14,000 pounds or less to use an ornamental lamp bar or auxiliary lighting strip in combination with the vehicle's rear stop lamps. The lamp bar or strip must match the color of the stop lamps and may contain light-emitting diode bulbs. It must also be in safe operating condition and comply with department regulations. This act will take effect in 60 days.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 26–0 · Apr 1, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Transportation (h) Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

10:00 AM

Transportation (s) Hearing

History

Nov 17, 2025

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Sep 10, 2025

House

Removed from table

Jun 17, 2025

House

Reported as committed