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HB 982

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for acknowledgment of littering provisions; and, in licensing of drivers, further providing for acknowledgment of littering provisions.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and 12 co-sponsors

HB 982 requires Pennsylvania drivers and vehicle owners to acknowledge littering laws during license and registration processes to increase awareness of anti-littering provisions.

Referred to Transportation
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Bill Summary · HB 982

Legislative bill overview

HB 982 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle registration and driver licensing procedures to require acknowledgment of littering provisions. The bill appears to integrate anti-littering education into the vehicle registration renewal process and driver licensing system, making littering awareness a documented part of these administrative functions.

Why is this important

Littering carries public health, environmental, and aesthetic consequences, and this bill attempts to address the problem through education at key administrative touchpoints where most vehicle owners and drivers interact with the state. By incorporating littering acknowledgment into mandatory licensing and registration processes, the bill seeks broader awareness without creating new penalties or enforcement mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Adding littering acknowledgment to registration renewals and licensing could increase processing time and complexity at PennDOT, potentially affecting wait times and costs for vehicle owners
  • Effectiveness questions: Unclear whether acknowledgment of littering provisions during routine registration would meaningfully change driver behavior compared to existing public awareness campaigns
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language is vague about what specific "littering provisions" must be acknowledged and whether this creates new legal liability if drivers claim they were unaware of littering laws

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

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