Pennsylvania HB1963: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for Medical Advisory Board.

What the bill says

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for Medical Advisory Board.

From the introduced text, October 17, 2025:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for Medical Advisory Board. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 1517(a) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection to read: § 1517. Medical Advisory Board. (a) Membership.--There shall be a Medical Advisory Board consisting of [13] members appointed by the secretary. The board shall be composed of an authorized representative from the Department of Transportation, Department of Justice, Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Department of Health, Pennsylvania State Police and professionals as follows: One neurologist, one doctor of cardiovascular disease, one doctor of internal medicine, one general practitioner, one ophthalmologist, one psychiatrist, one orthopedic surgeon [and], one optometrist and one certified driving rehabilitation specialist. * * * (c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "certified driving rehabilitation specialist" means an individual who plans, develops, coordinates and implements driver rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities and is certified by a national organization that assesses knowledge and skills in the services. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20250HB1963PN2478 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Ryan Bizzarro (D, 3) · primary sponsor
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
• Maureen Madden (D, 115)
• Michael Schlossberg (D, 132)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Tarah Probst (D, 189)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Melissa Cerrato (D, 151)

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 9, 2026
2. April 22, 2026: Second consideration, April 22, 2026
3. April 20, 2026: First consideration, April 20, 2026
4. April 20, 2026: Reported as committed, April 20, 2026
5. February 13, 2026: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 13, 2026
6. February 13, 2026: In the Senate
7. February 3, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 3, 2026 (197-0)
8. February 3, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Feb. 3, 2026
9. February 2, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 2, 2026
10. February 2, 2026: Second consideration, Feb. 2, 2026

Votes

• Senate Transportation: Reported as Committed (April 20, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 3, 2026 (197-0) (February 3, 2026): 197 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (February 3, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Transportation: Report Bill As Amended (November 17, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Transportation: Adopt Amendment (November 17, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1963?

HB1963 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 Medical Advisory Board.

What does HB1963 do?

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

What is the status of HB1963?

Passed one chamber as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 9, 2026 (June 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1963?

Ryan Bizzarro (D, 3), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1963?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1963