SB 12962025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1296
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for purpose and construction of chapter, providing for English proficiency standard and further providing for disqualification; and imposing penalties.
In committee Last action April 22, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 8
- Prime sponsor
- Judy Ward
- Cosponsors (7)
- Camera Bartolotta, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Patrick Stefano, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Wayne Langerholc
Status
In committee as of April 22, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
April 21, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Transportation): Reported as CommittedPassed10–4
yes (10) Camera Bartolotta, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Wayne Langerholc
no (4) Lindsey Williams, Marty Flynn, Nikil Saval, Timothy Kearney
Timeline 5
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| 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.