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SB 997

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor carrier safety, further providing for Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marty Flynn

SB 997 restructures Pennsylvania's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee to modify oversight of commercial vehicle safety regulations and industry compliance standards.

Act No. 10 of 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 997

Legislative bill overview

SB 997 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to modify the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee's structure and operations. The bill went through multiple procedural revisions before achieving final passage, including a motion to revert to an earlier version and subsequent recommitment.

Why is this important

The Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee advises state transportation officials on commercial vehicle safety regulations and enforcement. Changes to this committee can affect how Pennsylvania manages trucking industry compliance, accident prevention, and safety standards that impact both commercial operators and public road safety.

Potential points of contention

  • Specific composition changes unclear – Without access to the bill's detailed amendments, the exact changes to committee membership, voting structure, or appointment authority remain undefined in public records
  • Industry vs. public safety balance – Modifications to advisory committees often reflect tension between industry efficiency preferences and stricter safety advocacy
  • Implementation timeline – Multiple revisions suggest possible disagreement over implementation details or transitional provisions for existing committee members

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

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