Pennsylvania HB2479: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

What the bill says

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

From the introduced text, May 4, 2026:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The definition of "emergency vehicle" in section 102 of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read: § 102. Definitions. Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when used in this title shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section: * * * "Emergency vehicle." A State or county emergency management vehicle, fire department vehicle, police vehicle, sheriff vehicle, ambulance, advanced life support squad vehicle, basic life support squad vehicle, emergency canteen support service organization vehicle, blood delivery vehicle, human organ delivery vehicle, hazardous material response vehicle, armed forces emergency vehicle, one vehicle operated by a coroner or chief county medical examiner and one vehicle operated by a chief deputy coroner or deputy chief county medical examiner used for answering emergency calls, a vehicle owned by or leased to a regional emergency medical services council that is used as authorized by the Department of Health to respond to an actual or potential disaster, mass casualty situation or substantial threat to public …

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Sponsors

• Dan Goughnour (D, 35) · primary sponsor
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Joshua Siegel (D, 22)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)

Latest actions

1. September 8, 2026: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026
2. September 8, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 8, 2026
3. June 22, 2026: Re-committed to RULES, June 22, 2026
4. June 22, 2026: First consideration, June 22, 2026
5. June 22, 2026: Reported as committed, June 22, 2026
6. May 4, 2026: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, May 4, 2026

Votes

• House Transportation: Report Bill As Committed (June 22, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2479?

HB2479 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

What does HB2479 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

What is the status of HB2479?

In committee as of September 8, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026 (September 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2479?

Dan Goughnour (D, 35), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2479?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2479