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HR 477

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aerion Abney and 21 co-sponsors

Designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to promote rider safety and awareness; it is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · HR 477

Summary of HR 477 (Session 2025-2026) – Pennsylvania

Title

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

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and promote motorcycle safety awareness across the Commonwealth.
  • To designate a specific month (May 2026) to focus attention on safety education, rider visibility, and shared roadway practices between motorcyclists and other drivers.

Key Provisions

  • Official designation: May 2026 is proclaimed as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
  • Public messaging and awareness: While the resolution is a formal designation, it typically invites public and state agency engagement (e.g., law enforcement, traffic safety organizations, and educational efforts) to promote safer driving behaviors and rider safety during the designated month.
  • Legislative posture: This is a ceremonial resolution, not a law that creates new regulations, funding, or penalties. It serves to acknowledge the issue and encourage appropriate activities and outreach.

Affected Parties

  • Motorcyclists and motorcycle riders in Pennsylvania.
  • General driving public, as awareness campaigns target all roadway users to reduce crashes and injuries.
  • State and local transportation, traffic safety organizations, law enforcement, and educational institutions that may implement or coordinate awareness activities during May 2026.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Referral: Referred to the Transportation Committee (as of 2026-04-09) for consideration.
  • Committee action: Reported as committed on 2026-04-13, indicating it advanced within the committee system with a recommended favorable status or continued support.
  • Chamber action: Adopted by the House on 2026-04-15, finalizing the resolution in the chamber.
  • Nature of action: Resolutions of this type do not impose regulatory requirements or create new funding; they express the General Assembly’s stance and encourage observance and activities during the designated month.

Practical Impact

  • Public awareness: Encourages state and local agencies, organizations, and communities to elevate motorcycle safety messaging during May 2026.
  • Education and outreach: May prompt increased outreach by safety advocates, distribution of safety materials, and events promoting helmet usage, visibility (e.g., reflective gear), and safe driving practices.
  • No new mandates or funding: The resolution itself does not, by design, authorize expenditures or create new regulatory standards.

Summary

HR 477 designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to highlight and promote safe operating practices for motorcyclists and all roadway users. It is a ceremonial measure intended to foster awareness and education rather than to impose regulatory changes or allocate funds.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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