Pennsylvania SB481: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture.

What the bill says

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, providing for milk hauling during inclement weather and emergency declaration and further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture.

From the amended text, October 7, 2026:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, providing for milk hauling during inclement weather and emergency declaration and further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a section to read: § 4910. Milk hauling during inclement weather and emergency declaration. (a) Movement upon highways.--A combination up to 80,000 pounds, combination consistent with section 4968(a.2)(4) (relating to permit for movement during course of manufacture) or farm vehicle which is hauling a milk product to or from a milk plant or to or from a dairy farm, or is traveling to a dairy farm to pick up a milk product, shall be allowed by the <-- department, local authorities and law enforcement to move upon highways within their respective jurisdiction 24 hours a day, seven days a week during: (1) Inclement weather as defined in department regulations when the department restricts the operation of a combination or farm vehicle. (2) A declared national, State or local emergency when the Governor issues a proclamation or executive order impeding the operation of a combination or farm vehicle. (b) Decal.--A one-time decal, designed and issued by the board, that identifies the …

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Sponsors

• Judith Ward (R, 30) · primary sponsor
• Gene Yaw (R, 23)
• Greg Rothman (R, 34)
• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
• Michele Brooks (R, 50)
• Wayne Langerholc (R, 35)
• Sharif Street (D, 3)
• Camera Bartolotta (R, 46)
• Kristin Phillips-Hill (R, 28)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Scott Hutchinson (R, 21)
• Patrick Stefano (R, 32)

Latest actions

1. October 21, 2026: Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, Oct. 21, 2026
2. October 19, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 19, 2026
3. October 19, 2026: In the Senate
4. October 19, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2026 (203-0)
5. October 19, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 19, 2026
6. October 7, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 7, 2026
7. October 7, 2026: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 7, 2026
8. October 7, 2026: Second consideration, with amendments, Oct. 7, 2026
9. October 6, 2026: Removed from table, Oct. 6, 2026
10. June 16, 2026: Laid on the table, June 16, 2026

Votes

• Senate Rules & Executive Nominations: Re-Reported as Committed (October 21, 2026): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: SB481, RC 1535 (October 19, 2026): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (October 19, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: SB481, RC 1469 (October 7, 2026): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Transportation: Report Bill As Amended (June 16, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Transportation: Adopt Amendment (June 16, 2026): 25 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB481?

SB481 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture.

What does SB481 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, providing for milk hauling during inclement weather and emergency declaration and further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture.

What is the status of SB481?

Passed both chambers as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, Oct. 21, 2026 (October 21, 2026).

Who sponsored SB481?

Judith Ward (R, 30), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB481?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb481