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SB 1345

An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in zoning, providing for optional moratorium on filing or consideration of new applications for high impact data centers.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jarrett Coleman and 3 co-sponsors

A new special license plate for autism/neurodivergent individuals would be designed and issued in Pennsylvania within 60 days, to be attached to vehicles used by or for such indivi

Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Bill Summary · SB 1345

Summary of SB 1345 (Session 2025-2026) — Pennsylvania

Note: The bill text provided appears to describe a separate measure (SB 1110) related to special license plates for autism, rather than the indicated title about an optional moratorium for high-impact data centers in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. The action history indicates the bill was referred to Local Government. This summary focuses on the content available in the bill text provided.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill proposes adding a new provision to Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish and issue a special license plate for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or for vehicle owners who frequently transport someone with ASD.
  • The design requirement specifies the plate must be created within 60 days of the effective date of the subsection and include the phrase “Autistic/Neurodivergent” at the bottom.
  • The overarching intent is to recognize and accommodate individuals with ASD through a distinctive registration plate, potentially raising visibility and awareness and facilitating easier identification in certain contexts.

Key provisions and changes

  • New § 1347.1 added to Title 75:
    • (a) Design: The Department of Transportation must design a special ASD/neurodivergent license plate, to be issued within 60 days after the effective date of the subsection.
    • (b) Application: The department shall issue the special plate to either (i) an individual with an autism spectrum disorder, or (ii) the owner of a vehicle in which an individual with an autism spectrum disorder is a frequent occupant.
  • The text indicates a specific designation to be included on the plate: the phrase “Autistic/Neurodivergent” at the bottom.
  • The bill provisions imply a process for applying and issuing the plate, though the procedural details (eligibility verification, fees, renewal, and replacement rules) are not included in the excerpt provided.

Who or what would be affected

  • Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (and/or vehicle owners who frequently transport someone with ASD) would be eligible to obtain the new special license plate.
  • The Department of Transportation would administer the design, application, issuance, and ongoing management of the plate.
  • Automotive registrants seeking this plate would be subject to standard registration processes with the added option of this distinctive plate.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Design timeline: The department must design the plate within 60 days after the subsection’s effective date.
  • Issuance timeline: The department must issue the plate upon application, subject to the usual regulatory and administrative processes.
  • Current status: The bill has been referred to Local Government (as of the action history), indicating it is in the committee phase in the Senate.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Social/awareness impact: The plate could promote visibility and awareness of autism and neurodiversity.
  • Administrative considerations: Details not shown (fees, eligibility verification, renewal terms, whether the plate replaces any standard plate or requires separate issuance, and enforcement implications) would affect implementation.
  • Accessibility and equity: The program would need to consider access for eligible applicants statewide, including any potential wait times or application requirements that could affect timely issuance.

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