SB 8022025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 802
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties.
In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Referred to Transportation
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 27
- Prime sponsor
- Patrick Stefano
- Cosponsors (26)
- Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Nikil Saval, Rosemary Brown, Sharif Street, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
Status
In committee as of March 18, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
March 18, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed50–0
yes (50) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
March 17, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed22–0
yes (22) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
February 2, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Transportation): Adopt Amendment A02378Passed14–0
yes (14) Camera Bartolotta, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Lindsey Williams, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Timothy Kearney, Wayne Langerholc
February 2, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Transportation): Reported as AmendedPassed14–0
yes (14) Camera Bartolotta, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Lindsey Williams, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Timothy Kearney, Wayne Langerholc
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | House | Referred to Transportation |
| March 18, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| March 17, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| February 3, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| February 3, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| February 2, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| February 2, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| May 30, 2025 | 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.