Pennsylvania SB1447: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Pennsylvania Environmental Rights Amendment registration plate; and, in fees, further providing for payments to special funds.

What the bill says

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Pennsylvania Environmental Rights Amendment registration plate; and, in fees, further providing for payments to special funds.

From the introduced text, September 10, 2026:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Pennsylvania Environmental Rights Amendment registration plate; and, in fees, further providing for payments to special funds. 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: § 1352.3. Pennsylvania Environmental Rights Amendment registration plate. (a) Design.--The department, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, shall design a special Pennsylvania Environmental Rights Amendment registration plate. The plate shall highlight the rights guaranteed under section 27 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, including the right of the people of this Commonwealth to clean air, pure water and the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. (b) Application and fee.--Upon application of a person, accompanied by a fee of $27 which shall be in addition to the annual registration fee, the department shall issue the registration plate under subsection (a) for a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds. (c) Proceeds.--The Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund shall receive $15 of the fee paid by an applicant under subsection (b). Section 2. Section 1905 of …

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Sponsors

• Katie Muth (D, 44) · primary sponsor
• Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
• David Argall (R, 29)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Timothy Kearney (D, 26)
• Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
• Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17)

Latest actions

1. September 10, 2026: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 10, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1447?

SB1447 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Pennsylvania Environmental Rights Amendment registration plate; and, in fees, further providing for payments to special funds.

What does SB1447 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Pennsylvania Environmental Rights Amendment registration plate; and, in fees, further providing for payments to special funds.

What is the status of SB1447?

In committee as of September 10, 2026. Latest action: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 10, 2026 (September 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1447?

Katie Muth (D, 44), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1447?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1447