Pennsylvania HB546: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits.

What the bill says

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits.

From the introduced text, February 11, 2025:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 1505(e) introductory paragraph of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection to read: § 1505. Learners' permits. * * * (e) Authorization to test for driver's license and junior driver's license.--A person with a learner's permit is authorized to take the examination for a regular or junior driver's license for the class of vehicle for which a permit is held. [Before] Except as provided under subsection (e.1), before a person under the age of 18 years may take the examination for a junior driver's license, including a Class M license to operate a motorcycle, the minor must: * * * (e.1) Military exception for learner's permits.--For purposes of determining compliance with subsection (e)(1) and (2), the department shall credit the time period during which a learner's permit from another state is held and the number of hours completed of practical driving experience by a minor in the other state, if: (1) The minor is a family member of an active duty service member in the military, including a reserve component or National Guard. (2) The minor …

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Sponsors

• Joshua Bashline (R, 63) · primary sponsor
• Clinton Owlett (R, 68)
• Donald Cook (R, 50)
• Jacob Banta (R, 4)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Aaron Bernstine (R, 8)
• Brian Smith (R, 66)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Martin Causer (R, 67)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146)

Latest actions

1. September 9, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Sept. 9, 2026
2. February 11, 2025: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 11, 2025

Common questions

What is HB546?

HB546 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits.

What does HB546 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits.

What is the status of HB546?

Failed as of September 9, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Sept. 9, 2026 (September 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB546?

Joshua Bashline (R, 63), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB546?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb546