PennsylvaniaHB 18302025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for flashing or revolving lights on tow trucks and for identification of c . . .ertain vehicles.

Sponsored By: Robert Freeman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Roadside businesses must display names on vehicles

Pennsylvania requires commercial tow trucks and qualifying roadside service vehicles to display operator names on signs on both sides. Qualifying roadside vehicles are non-tow trucks owned and operated by tow-truck operators or nationally recognized nonprofit member-assistance clubs or associations. For these roadside vehicles, the law specifies the name of the business or person operating the tow truck. The requirement covers listed roadside services, including tire changes, lockout help, fuel delivery, battery help, extraction, and minor repairs—not transport. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Roadside operators gain blue-light options with limits

Pennsylvania allows qualifying roadside service vehicles, other than tow trucks, to have flashing or revolving blue lights only at the rear. They must be owned and operated by a tow-truck operator or a nationally recognized nonprofit member-assistance club or association. They must also carry the required business identification. Covered help includes tire changes, lockouts, fuel delivery, battery starts or replacement, vehicle extraction, and minor mechanical service—not vehicle transport. Blue lights can operate only while stopped beside a road or highway helping a disabled vehicle, never while moving. Unauthorized light use is a summary offense carrying a $50 fine. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robert Freeman

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Ben Waxman

    Democratic • House

  • Benjamin V. Sanchez

    Democratic • House

  • Brian Smith

    Republican • House

  • Carol Hill-Evans

    Democratic • House

  • Carol Kazeem

    Democratic • House

  • G. Roni Green

    Democratic • House

  • Jeremy Shaffer

    Republican • House

  • Joe Ciresi

    Democratic • House

  • John A. Lawrence

    Republican • House

  • Mandy Steele

    Democratic • House

  • Nikki Rivera

    Democratic • House

  • Pat Gallagher

    Democratic • House

  • Russ Diamond

    Republican • House

  • Stephanie Borowicz

    Republican • House

  • Steve Samuelson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 303 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/3/2026

14 0

Yes: 14 • No: 0

committee vote • 5/4/2026

36 0

Yes: 36 • No: 0

House vote • 5/4/2026

House Bill 1830 PN3052, FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 201 • No: 0

committee vote • 3/23/2026

26 0

Yes: 26 • No: 0

committee vote • 3/23/2026

26 0

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Act No. 33 of 2026

    7/20/2026Governor
  2. Approved by the Governor

    7/20/2026Governor
  3. Presented to the Governor

    7/12/2026Senate
  4. Signed in Senate

    7/12/2026Senate
  5. Signed in House

    7/12/2026Senate
  6. Third consideration and final passage (50-0)

    7/11/2026Senate
  7. Re-reported as committed

    6/22/2026Senate
  8. Re-referred to Appropriations

    6/8/2026Senate
  9. Second consideration

    6/8/2026Senate
  10. First consideration

    6/3/2026Senate
  11. Reported as committed

    6/3/2026Senate
  12. Referred to Transportation

    5/7/2026Senate
  13. Third consideration and final passage (201-0)

    5/4/2026House
  14. Re-reported as committed

    5/4/2026House
  15. Re-committed to Appropriations

    4/29/2026House
  16. Second consideration

    4/29/2026House
  17. Removed from table

    4/28/2026House
  18. Laid on the table

    3/23/2026House
  19. First consideration

    3/23/2026House
  20. Reported as amended

    3/23/2026House
  21. Referred to Transportation

    9/4/2025House

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