HB71Introduced in the House
In size, weight and load, further providing for safety requirements for towed vehicles.
Introduced by Brian Smith, District 66
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for safety requirements for towed vehicles.
Where it stands
Signed in House
October 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor: PN0059 A00A59, Final Passage · October 7, 2026
49
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nikil Saval | 1 | Yes |
| Christine Tartaglione | 2 | Yes |
| Sharif Street | 3 | Yes |
| Arthur Haywood | 4 | Yes |
| Joseph Picozzi | 5 | Yes |
| Frank Farry | 6 | Yes |
| Vincent Hughes | 7 | Yes |
| Anthony Williams | 8 | Yes |
| John Kane | 9 | Yes |
| Steven Santarsiero | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Transportation
Reported as committed
First consideration
Re-committed to Rules
Re-reported as committed
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (202-0)
In the Senate
Referred to Transportation
Reported as committed
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (49-0)
Signed in House
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