Pennsylvania HB2397: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.

What the bill says

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.

From the introduced text, April 16, 2026:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 6109 of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a subsection to read: § 6109. Specific powers of department and local authorities. * * * (k) Indemnification of elected officials not required.--The department may not deny a permit for a procession, special activity or assemblage on a State-designated highway under subsection (j) if the sponsor meets the requirements of subsection (j) but does not indemnify elected officials participating in the procession, special activity or assemblage. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.

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Sponsors

• Doyle Heffley (R, 122) · primary sponsor
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• Kerry Benninghoff (R, 171)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Jamie Flick (R, 83)

Latest actions

1. April 16, 2026: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, April 16, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2397?

HB2397 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.

What does HB2397 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.

What is the status of HB2397?

In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, April 16, 2026 (April 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2397?

Doyle Heffley (R, 122), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2397?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2397