Pennsylvania HR477: A Resolution designating the month of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating the month of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, April 9, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating the month of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The safety of all Pennsylvania motorists is an issue of enduring consequence; and WHEREAS, Motorcyclists have the same rights and privileges as all other motor vehicle drivers on the roadway; and WHEREAS, During "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" and throughout the year, drivers of other vehicles and all road users are reminded to safely share the road with motorcyclists and to be extra alert to keep motorcyclists safe; and WHEREAS, During "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month," Pennsylvanians are encouraged to spread the word about increasing motorcyclists' safety, support and enhance motorcycle safety awareness programs and enjoy the use of motorcycles while practicing utmost safety; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania receives significant economic benefits from the more than 350,000 registered motorcycles and nearly 800,000 licensed motorcycle operators, all of whom are required to keep their motorcycles inspected and obey laws relating to operator safety and equipment; and WHEREAS, In an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes and fatalities, the Department of Transportation encourages all motorcyclists to take advantage of free training courses through the Motorcycle Safety Program pledge to be one less crash statistic by visiting LiveFreeRideAlive on Facebook or penndot.pa.gov/PAMSP; and WHEREAS, Despite inevitable incidents, motorcycle operators continue to promote highway safety and encourage other motor …

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Sponsors

• Joe McAndrew (D, 32) · primary sponsor
• Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• James Prokopiak (D, 140)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Kyle Mullins (D, 112)
• Jessica Benham (D, 36)
• Aerion Abney (D, 19)
• Emily Kinkead (D, 20)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
• Melissa Cerrato (D, 151)
• Dallas Kephart (R, 73)

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page 294-295), April 15, 2026
2. April 15, 2026: Adopted, April 15, 2026 (198-3)
3. April 13, 2026: Reported as committed, April 13, 2026
4. April 9, 2026: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, April 9, 2026

Votes

• Adopted, April 15, 2026 (198-3) (April 15, 2026): 198 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Transportation: Report Bill As Committed (April 13, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR477?

HR477 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR477 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR477?

Passed both chambers as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 294-295), April 15, 2026 (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HR477?

Joe McAndrew (D, 32), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR477?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr477