SB 12862025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1286
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of operating privilege; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for careless driving.
In committee Last action May 7, 2026: Referred to Judiciary
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 4
- Prime sponsor
- Judy Ward
- Cosponsors (3)
- Elder Vogel, Joe Picozzi, Patrick Stefano
Status
In committee as of May 7, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
May 6, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed34–16
yes (34) Anthony Williams, Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Steven Santarsiero, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (16) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Dawn Keefer, Jay Costa, John Kane, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
May 4, 2026State SenateWARD, J. AMENDMENT NO. A-3192Passed31–18
yes (31) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (18) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
other (1) Lynda Schlegel Culver
April 21, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Transportation): Reported as CommittedPassed11–3
yes (11) Camera Bartolotta, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Wayne Langerholc
no (3) Lindsey Williams, Nikil Saval, Timothy Kearney
Timeline 7
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | House | Referred to Judiciary |
| May 6, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| May 4, 2026 | Senate | Amended on third consideration |
| April 22, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| April 21, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| April 21, 2026 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| April 17, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Transportation |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.