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SB748

Amending the act of May 11, 1889 (P.L.188, No.210), entitled "A further supplement to an act, entitled 'An act to establish a board of wardens for the Port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotage, and for other purposes,' approved March twenty-ninth, one thousand eight hundred and three, and for regulating the rates of pilotage and number of pilots," further providing for rates of pilotage and computation, for pilotage fees and unit charge and for charges for services.

Complete·10/30/25

Pennsylvania SB748 amends pilotage rates and fees for vessels in the Delaware River and Bay.

Pennsylvania SB748 amends the act regulating pilotage rates and fees for vessels navigating the Delaware River and Bay. The bill adjusts pilotage rates, unit charges, and fees for various services, including ship communication, transporting vessels, and extra services like swing ship adjustments. The changes apply to vessels of different lengths and specific routes, with rates set to increase incrementally from 2022 to 2028. The bill also specifies notification times for sailing orders and cancellation charges for trips that are canceled for reasons other than weather.

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Roll Call Votes

200 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 3, 2025

10:30 AM

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (s) Hearing

History

Oct 30, 2025

Senate

Approved by the Governor

Oct 30, 2025

Senate

Act No. 42 of 2025

Oct 29, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed