An Act making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roni Green and 1 co-sponsor

The bill would provide a specified annual appropriation from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for July 1, 2026, to June

Act No. 8A of 2026

Overview

Bill: HB 2409

Session: 2025-2026

Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Title: An Act making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Jordan Harris

Current Status (as of last action): In the Appropriations process; multiple steps completed in March–April 2026, including first and second consideration, recommittal, and moving through the Appropriations committee.

Purpose and Intent

The bill proposes specific appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) for a defined fiscal year (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027).

The core aim is to provide targeted funding to the PPA from the state-regulated fund that governs taxicab and limousine regulatory activities within Philadelphia.

Key Provisions and Changes

Source of Funds: Allocates funds from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund. This fund is associated with regulatory oversight of taxicabs and limousines operating in Philadelphia.

Recipient: Philadelphia Parking Authority would receive appropriations for the stated fiscal year.

Fiscal Year Coverage: The appropriation covers from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Allocation Details: The text provided does not specify dollar amounts or the exact line-item breakdown. If enacted, the bill will specify the exact appropriations to be transferred to the PPA for regulatory functions during the 2026–2027 fiscal year.

Affected Parties

Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA): Primary beneficiary; gains funding to support its regulatory and administrative activities related to taxicabs and limousines.

Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund: Source of funds; outcomes depend on annual appropriations from this fund to the PPA.

Taxicab/Limousine Operators in Philadelphia: Indirectly affected, as ongoing regulatory oversight and enforcement are funded through this appropriation.

Pennsylvania State Government/Legislature: Responsible for approving appropriations from the regulatory fund.

Procedural/Timelines

Introduced/Reported: The bill progressed through multiple readings and committee steps in spring 2026.

Key Legislative Steps Completed:

Referred to Appropriations (March 24, 2026)
Reported as committed (March 25, 2026)
Laid on the table (March 25, 2026)
Removed from table and re-committed to Appropriations (April 14–15, 2026)
Second consideration (April 15, 2026)

The bill remains active within the Appropriations process; final passage would require approval by the Pennsylvania House and Senate and signature by the Governor.

Potential Impact

Operations and Regulation: Ensures targeted funding for the PPA’s regulatory duties, potentially affecting staffing, enforcement capabilities, compliance monitoring, and related administrative functions for Philadelphia’s taxi and limousine sectors.

Budget Stability: Provides a defined annual appropriation, contributing to predictable funding for regulatory activities during the 2026–2027 fiscal year.

Industry Implications: May influence regulatory capacity and oversight effectiveness, which can impact operators’ compliance costs and the regulatory environment for taxis and limousines.

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