Pennsylvania HB2336: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license.

What the bill says

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license.

From the introduced text, March 30, 2026:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 1505(e)(2)(iii) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, amended June 5, 2024 (P.L.366, No.18), is amended 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 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: * * * (2) Present to the department a certification form signed by the father, mother, guardian, person in loco parentis or spouse of a married minor stating that the minor applicant has: * * * (iii) printed, at the department's discretion, or viewed educational materials provided on the department's publicly accessible Internet website on the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe driving in a work zone, which may include, but are not limited to, written, electronic or video materials. * * * …

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Sponsors

• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174) · primary sponsor
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
• Joe McAndrew (D, 32)
• Steven Malagari (D, 53)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Robert Merski (D, 2)

Latest actions

1. October 22, 2026: Act No. 82 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
2. October 22, 2026: Approved by the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026
3. October 22, 2026: Presented to the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026
4. October 22, 2026: Signed in Senate, Oct. 22, 2026
5. October 21, 2026: Signed in House, Oct. 21, 2026
6. October 20, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 20, 2026 (50-0)
7. October 6, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 6, 2026
8. October 6, 2026: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 6, 2026
9. October 6, 2026: Second consideration, Oct. 6, 2026
10. September 30, 2026: First consideration, Sept. 30, 2026

Votes

• Senate Floor: HB2336, RC 571 (October 20, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed (October 6, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Transportation: Reported as Committed (September 30, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB2336, RC 1145 (June 9, 2026): 202 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (June 9, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Transportation: Report Bill As Committed (May 4, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2336?

HB2336 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 and for examination of applicant for driver's license.

What does HB2336 do?

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

What is the status of HB2336?

Signed into law as of October 22, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 82 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026 (October 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2336?

Ed Neilson (D, HD-174), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2336?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2336