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SENATE AMENDED
PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 203 PRINTER'S NO. 2211
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 257
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY NEILSON, SANCHEZ, GIRAL, HILL-EVANS, CIRESI,
HADDOCK, HOHENSTEIN, KHAN, McANDREW, FREEMAN, BELLMON, GREEN,
FLEMING, O'MARA, SHAFFER, K.HARRIS AND MADSEN,
JANUARY 22, 2025
AS AMENDED ON THIRD CONSIDERATION, IN SENATE, AUGUST 12, 2025
AN ACT
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for
learners' permits and for examination of applicant for
driver's license.
AMENDING TITLES 4 (AMUSEMENTS), 74 (TRANSPORTATION) AND 75
(VEHICLES) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES, IN
INTERACTIVE GAMING, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR INTERACTIVE GAMING
TAX; IN SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY OPTIONS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR
DEFINITIONS, FOR FUND AND FOR OPERATING PROGRAM AND PROVIDING
FOR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND FOR OPERATING A
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INJECTION SITE NEAR INFRASTRUCTURE OF A
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION; IN METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL
PROSECUTOR FOR MASS TRANSIT; IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION
PARTNERSHIPS, PROVIDING FOR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY PROJECTS; IN LICENSING OF DRIVERS, FURTHER
PROVIDING FOR PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSING, LICENSE
ISSUANCE TO MINORS AND JUNIOR DRIVER'S LICENSE, FOR LEARNERS'
PERMITS, FOR APPLICATION FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE OR LEARNER'S
PERMIT BY MINOR AND FOR EXAMINATION OF APPLICANT FOR DRIVER'S
LICENSE; IN MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO OPERATION OF
VEHICLES, PROVIDING FOR THE OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE WITH
OPERATION OR MOVEMENT OF A PUBLIC TRANSIT VEHICLE AND FOR
SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR DRUG DELIVERY ON TRANSIT; IN
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR USE AND DISPLAY OF
ILLUMINATED SIGNS; IN TAXES FOR HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND
CONSTRUCTION, PROVIDING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THREE
AND FOUR DIGIT HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION; AND ESTABLISHING THE
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THREE AND FOUR DIGIT STATE ROUTES
ACCOUNT IN THE MOTOR LICENSE FUND.
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The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 1505(e)(2)(iii) of Title 75 of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, amended June 5, 2024
(P.L.366, No.18), is amended to read:
§ 1505. Learners' permits.
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(e) Authorization to test for driver's license and junior
driver's license.--A person with a learner's permit is
authorized to take the examination for a regular or junior
driver's license for the class of vehicle for which a permit is
held. Before a person under the age of 18 years may take the
examination for a junior driver's license, including a Class M
license to operate a motorcycle, the minor must:
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(2) Present to the department a certification form
signed by the father, mother, guardian, person in loco
parentis or spouse of a married minor stating that the minor
applicant has:
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(iii) printed, at the department's discretion, or
viewed educational materials provided on the department's
publicly accessible Internet website on the dangers of
distracted driving and unsafe driving in a work zone,
which may include, but are not limited to, written,
electronic or video materials.
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Section 2. Section 1508 of Title 75 is amended by adding a
subsection to read:
§ 1508. Examination of applicant for driver's license.
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(c.2) Work zone awareness.--The portion of the examination
on traffic laws shall contain at least one question relating to
the driver's ability to understand how to drive safely in a work
zone. The driver's manual shall include a section relating to
how to drive safely in a work zone, along with related
penalties.
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Section 3. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
SECTION 1. SECTION 13B52(D)(2)(II) INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
AND (D) OF TITLE 4 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ARE
AMENDED AND THE SUBPARAGRAPH IS AMENDED BY ADDING CLAUSES TO
READ:
§ 13B52. INTERACTIVE GAMING TAX.
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(D) DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.--FROM THE TAX IMPOSED UNDER
SUBSECTIONS (A) AND (C), THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
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(2) TAXES IMPOSED UNDER SUBSECTION (A)(3) SHALL BE
DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:
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(II) TEN PERCENT SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO A
RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNT WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY.
MONEY IN THE RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNT IS APPROPRIATED
TO THE DEPARTMENT ON A CONTINUING BASIS FOR THE PURPOSES
UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH. BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER, DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE
RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNT AND BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026 AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER, TRANSFERS FROM
THE RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNT SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
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(C.1) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND SUBJECT TO
CLAUSE (D.1), WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS CLAUSE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL TRANSFER THE
FOLLOWING AMOUNTS FROM THE RESTRICTED RECEIPT
ACCOUNT:
(I) $87,500,000 TO THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
TRUST FUND.
(II) $87,500,000 TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
FOR THREE AND FOUR DIGIT STATE ROUTES ACCOUNT IN
THE MOTOR LICENSE FUND.
(C.2) BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND
EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER AND SUBJECT TO CLAUSE
(D.1), THE DEPARTMENT SHALL TRANSFER THE FOLLOWING
AMOUNTS FROM THE RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNT AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
(I) $43,000,000 TO THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
TRUST FUND.
(II) $43,000,000 TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
FOR THREE AND FOUR DIGIT STATE ROUTES ACCOUNT IN
THE MOTOR LICENSE FUND.
(III) THE TRANSFERS UNDER SUBCLAUSES (I) AND
(II) SHALL BE MADE IN INSTALLMENTS TO OCCUR NO
LESS FREQUENTLY THAN QUARTERLY.
(D) [THE] EXCEPT FOR THE TRANSFERS UNDER CLAUSES
(C.1) AND (C.2), THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE
DISTRIBUTIONS REQUIRED UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH NO LATER
THAN WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
(D.1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ENSURE THAT THE
BALANCE IN THE RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNT DOES NOT
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FALL BELOW $20,000,000, EXCEPT AS NECESSARY TO MAKE A
DISTRIBUTION TO A COUNTY UNDER CLAUSE (B) OR (C).
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SECTION 2. SECTION 1503 OF TITLE 74 IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
DEFINITION TO READ:
§ 1503. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS CHAPTER
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
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"METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY." A TRANSIT AU THORITY
THAT SERVES ALL OF THE TERRITORY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF A
COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS AND ALL OTHER COUNTIES LOCATED IN
WHOLE OR IN PART WITHIN 20 MILES OF THE COUNTY OF THE FIRST
CLASS.
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SECTION 3. SECTION 1506(C) OF TITLE 74 IS AMENDED BY ADDING
A PARAGRAPH, SUBSECTIONS (E)(1) AND (3) ARE AMENDED BY ADDING
SUBPARAGRAPHS AND THE SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS
TO READ:
§ 1506. FUND.
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(C) OTHER DEPOSITS.--THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO
THE FUND ANNUALLY:
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(3.5) MONEY DEPOSITED INTO THE FUND UNDER 4 PA.C.S. §
13B52(D)(2)(II)(C.1)(I) AND (C.2)(I) (RELATING TO INTERACTIVE
GAMING TAX).
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(E) PROGRAM FUNDING AMOUNTS.--SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDS,
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THE PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS CHAPTER SHALL BE FUNDED
ANNUALLY AS FOLLOWS:
(1) FOR THE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1513
(RELATING TO OPERATING PROGRAM), THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS SHALL
BE ALLOCATED FROM THE FUND:
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(VIII) 86.76% OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT DEPOSITED INTO THE
FUND UNDER SUBSECTION (C)(3.5).
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(3) FOR THE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1516
(RELATING TO PROGRAMS OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE):
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(III) 13.24% OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT DEPOSITED INTO THE
FUND UNDER SUBSECTION (C)(3.5).
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(F) ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FOR OPERATING PROGRAM.--SUBJECT
TO SUBSECTION (G) AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF
LAW, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027, IF A LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION RECEIVES FUNDS UNDER SECTION 1514
DIRECTLY, THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION MAY TRANSFER
FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION UNDER
SECTION 1514 TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS PROVIDED TO THE LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 1513. IF A LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION DOES NOT RECEIVE FUNDS UNDER SECTION
1514 DIRECTLY, THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION MAY REQUEST
FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER SECTION 1514 FROM THE DEPARTMENT TO
SUPPLEMENT FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 1513. FUNDS TRANSFERRED
UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT BE COUNTED TOWARD THE LIMITATION
UNDER SECTION 1513(C)(3). THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(1) IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, THE AMOUNT A LOCAL
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TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION OR THE DEPARTMENT MAY TRANSFER
UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN:
(I) THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION WOULD RECEIVE FROM FUNDING
ALLOCATED UNDER SUBSECTION (E)(1)(VIII) IF THAT AMOUNT
EQUALED $253,773,000, AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT
CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 1513; AND
(II) THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION RECEIVES FROM FUNDING
ALLOCATED UNDER SUBSECTION (E)(1)(VIII).
(2) IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, THE AMOUNT A LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION OR THE DEPARTMENT MAY TRANSFER
UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN:
(I) THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION WOULD RECEIVE FROM FUNDING
ALLOCATED UNDER SUBSECTION (E)(1)(VIII) IF THAT AMOUNT
EQUALED $260,280,000, AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT
CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 1513; AND
(II) THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION RECEIVES FROM FUNDING
ALLOCATED UNDER SUBSECTION (E)(1)(VIII).
(3) THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1513(C.1) SHALL NOT APPLY
TO FUNDS TRANSFERRED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION.
(F.1) ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FOR PROGRAMS OF STATEWIDE
SIGNIFICANCE.--FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027, THE
DEPARTMENT MAY TRANSFER FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER SECTION 1514 TO
SUPPLEMENT FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 1516. THE FOLLOWING
SHALL APPLY:
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(1) IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, THE AMOUNT THE DEPARTMENT
MAY TRANSFER UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN:
(I) THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE
DEPARTMENT WOULD RECEIVE FROM FUNDING ALLOCATED UNDER
SUBSECTION (E)(3)(III) IF THAT AMOUNT EQUALED
$38,727,000; AND
(II) THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE
DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FROM FUNDING ALLOCATED UNDER
SUBSECTION (E)(3)(III).
(2) IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, THE AMOUNT THE DEPARTMENT
MAY TRANSFER UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN:
(I) THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE
DEPARTMENT WOULD RECEIVE FROM FUNDING ALLOCATED UNDER
SUBSECTION (E)(3)(III) IF THAT AMOUNT EQUALED
$39,720,000; AND
(II) THE AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE
DEPARTMENT RECEIVES FROM FUNDING ALLOCATED UNDER
SUBSECTION (E)(3)(III).
(G) LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT.--
(1) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1513(D), BEGINNING IN THE
FIRST FISCAL YEAR THAT A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION
THAT IS A METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY OR AN
AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ACT OF APRIL 6, 1956 (1955
P.L.1414, NO.465), KNOWN AS THE SECOND CLASS COUNTY PORT
AUTHORITY ACT, TRANSFERS MONEY UNDER SUBSECTION (F), AND IN
EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION TRANSFERS MONEY UNDER SUBSECTION
(F) IN A SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR, OPERATING ASSISTANCE
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PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 1513 OR MONEY TRANSFERRED UNDER
SUBSECTION (F) SHALL BE MATCHED BY LOCAL OR PRIVATE CASH
FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN 20% OF THE OPERATING
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED.
(2) LOCAL MATCH FUNDING PROVIDED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) IN
EXCESS OF THE REQUIRED 15% MATCH SHALL BE USED TO FUND
IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENHANCE SECURITY AND SAFETY FOR PASSENGERS
AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. THE
IMPROVEMENTS MAY INCLUDE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS, RELATED VIDEO
ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGY AND ANTI-FARE EVASION TECHNOLOGY,
EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS.
(H) TRANSFERS.--
(1) WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
PARAGRAPH, THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET SHALL TRANSFER
$162,000,000 FROM THE FUND TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR
THREE AND FOUR DIGIT STATE ROUTES ACCOUNT IN THE MOTOR
LICENSE FUND.
(2) NO LATER THAN JULY 31, 2026, THE SECRETARY OF THE
BUDGET SHALL TRANSFER AN ADDITIONAL $257,000,000 FROM THE
FUND TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THREE AND FOUR DIGIT
STATE ROUTES ACCOUNT IN THE MOTOR LICENSE FUND.
SECTION 4. SECTION 1513 OF TITLE 74 IS AMENDED BY ADDING
SUBSECTIONS TO READ:
§ 1513. OPERATING PROGRAM.
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(E.1) INITIAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR LARGE SYSTEMS.--THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL CONDUCT AN INITIAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF AN
AWARD RECIPIENT UNDER THIS SECTION THAT SERVES A POPULATION OF
AT LEAST 600,000 NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2027, AND AT REGULAR
INTERVALS THEREAFTER AS ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
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(I) FARE ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON CONSUMER PRICE INDEX.--
(1) SUBJECT TO PARAGRAPHS (3) AND (4), TO BE ELIGIBLE
FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THIS SECTION:
(I) BY JANUARY 1, 2026, A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
ORGANIZATION SHALL INCREASE FARES BY THE PERCENTAGE
INCREASE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ALL URBAN
CONSUMERS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER 75 PA.C.S. §
1904(C)(2)(I) (RELATING TO COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF
FEES AND MONEYS), AS APPLIED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2025.
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
ORGANIZATIONS OF THE APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE INCREASE
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SUBPARAGRAPH.
(II) NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2027, AND BY JULY 1 OF
EVERY SECOND CALENDAR YEAR THEREAFTER, A LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION SHALL INCREASE FARES BY THE
PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ALL
URBAN CONSUMERS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER 75
PA.C.S. § 1904(C)(2)(I) FOR THE 24-MONTH PERIOD ENDING
THE PRIOR JANUARY 31. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATIONS OF THE APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE
INCREASE UNDER THIS SUBPARAGRAPH NO LATER THAN APRIL 1 OF
THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THE INCREASE WILL TAKE EFFECT.
(2) THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) SHALL
APPLY EQUALLY TO ALL FARES , EXCEPT FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED
FARES CHARGED TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
CHAPTER, LISTED IN THE FARE SCHEDULE ON FILE WITH THE
DEPARTMENT UNDER SUBSECTION (J) AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THE INCREASE.
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(3) UPON REQUEST OF A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION,
THE DEPARTMENT MAY REDUCE THE INCREASE REQUIRED UNDER
PARAGRAPH (1) IF THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT THE LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION RAISED FARES FOLLOWING THE MOST
RECENT REQUIRED INCREASE. THE REDUCTION UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH
SHALL BE PROPORTIONAL TO THE FARE INCREASE IMPLEMENTED BY THE
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION AFTER THE MOST RECENT
REQUIRED INCREASE.
(4) UPON REQUEST OF A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION,
THE DEPARTMENT MAY WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT UNDER PARAGRAPH (1)
IF THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
ORGANIZATION DID NOT EXPERIENCE AN OPERATING BUDGET DEFICIT
IN THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR AND IS NOT PROJECTED TO
EXPERIENCE AN OPERATING BUDGET DEFICIT IN THE FISCAL YEAR IN
WHICH THE INCREASE WOULD OCCUR OR IN ANY OF THE SUCCEEDING
THREE FISCAL YEARS.
(5) IF THE DEPARTMENT GRANTS A REDUCTION UNDER PARAGRAPH
(3) OR A WAIVER UNDER PARAGRAPH (4), THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
NOTIFY THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE, THE CHAIRPERSON AND
MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY
CHAIRPERSON OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND
THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(6) NOTHING IN THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO
PROHIBIT A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION FROM INCREASING
FARES MORE FREQUENTLY OR BY A GREATER AMOUNT THAN REQUIRED
UNDER THIS SUBSECTION.
(J) FARE SCHEDULE.-- BY O CTOBER 1, 2025, OR WITHIN 30 DAYS OF
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THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION, WHICHEVER IS LATER, AND
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF A FARE INCREASE OR DECREASE, A LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION SHALL FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT A
FARE SCHEDULE LISTING THE FARES IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF FILING.
THE FARE SCHEDULE SHALL INCLUDE THE BASE FARE FOR A SINGLE, ONE-
WAY TRIP FOR EACH MODE OF PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
OFFERED, FARE DIFFERENTIALS BASED ON GEOGRAPHY, DISCOUNTS OR
INCENTIVES BASED ON METHOD OF PAYMENT, CLASSIFICATION OF
PASSENGER OR NUMBER OF TRIPS PURCHASED AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION
REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT. THE FARE SCHEDULE SHALL BE SUBMITTED
IN A FORM AND MANNER DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT. THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL POST EACH LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION'S
CURRENT FARE SCHEDULE ON ITS PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET
WEBSITE.
(K) MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT.-- A METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY OR AN AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ACT OF APRIL 6,
1956 (1955 P.L.1414, NO.465), KNOWN AS THE SECOND CLASS COUNTY
PORT AUTHORITY ACT, THAT ADOPTED AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026 WHICH INCLUDES A FARE INCREASE MAY NOT REDUCE OR
REPEAL THE FARE INCREASE IF THE AUTHORITY TRANSFERS FUNDING
UNDER SECTION 1506(F) (RELATING TO ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION FOR
OPERATING PROGRAM).
(L) DEFINITIONS.-- AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"FARE." A FEE CHARGED BY A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION
TO A PASSENGER FOR PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION.
"OPERATING BUDGET DEFICIT." A CONDITION IN WHICH A LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES EXCEED
THE SUM OF THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL
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OPERATING REVENUE, ANNUAL OPERATING SUBSIDIES, INCLUDING
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THIS SECTION OR SECTION 1508
(RELATING TO FEDERAL FUNDING) OR 1516 (RELATING TO PROGRAMS OF
STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE), AND ANNUAL LOCAL OR PRIVATE CASH
FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS.
SECTION 5. TITLE 74 IS AMENDED BY ADDING SECTIONS TO READ:
§ 1513.1. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION.
(A) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION.--NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION
1513(E)(1) AND (E.1) (RELATING TO OPERATING PROGRAM), THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL CONDUCT AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF AN
AWARD RECIPIENT TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE AND THE AWARD RECIPIENT'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED UNDER SUBSECTION (B) AND
SECTION 1513(F). THE DEPARTMENT MAY CONDUCT ADDITIONAL
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF AN AWARD RECIPIENT AT INTERVALS
ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT. UPON COMPLETION OF A REVIEW, THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE A REPORT THAT MEETS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
CRITERIA:
(1) HIGHLIGHTS EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND IDENTIFIES
ANY DEFICIENCIES.
(2) ASSESSES THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
SPECIFIC USES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE
COMMONWEALTH AND MUNICIPALITIES.
(3) RECOMMENDS APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TO ADDRESS
ANY DEFICIENCIES, INEFFICIENCIES OR PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED.
(4) INCLUDES AN ACTION PLAN IDENTIFYING THE POSITIONS OR
DEPARTMENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECOMMENDED CORRECTIVE
ACTIONS AND THE TIME FRAME FOR THEIR COMPLETION.
(5) ANALYZES ANY INVESTMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGY TO
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ENHANCE PASSENGER AND EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL
EFFICIENCY.
(6) DETAILS AND EVALUATES THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF
PROGRAMS THAT OFFER FREE OR REDUCED FARES.
(7) LISTS ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
AWARD RECIPIENT , INCLUDING THE UTILIZATION AND RATES OF
PARKING LOTS, AND PROVIDES AN EVALUATION OF PROPERTY THAT MAY
BE REPURPOSED OR SOLD TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY AND REDUCE
LIABILITY.
(B) ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA.--IN ADDITION TO THE
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1513(F), THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL MINIMUM SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA FOR AN AWARD RECIPIENT, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING:
(1) STANDARDS TO IMPROVE THE AWARD RECIPIENT'S FISCAL
STABILITY, INCLUDING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) MEASURES TO AVOID DEFAULT.
(II) AN EVALUATION OF THE FARES ASSESSED BY THE
AWARD RECIPIENT AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS.
(III) LIMITS ON FINANCING DEFICITS AND DEBTS.
(IV) MEASURES TO REDUCE FARE EVASION LEAKAGE.
(V) INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE AND INVEST IN FINANCIAL
STABILITY.
(2) STANDARDS TO INCREASE SAFETY AND SECURITY, INCLUDING
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) MEASURES TO REDUCE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
(II) MEASURES TO IMPROVE CLEANLINESS.
(III) ENFORCEMENT OF 18 PA.C.S. § 3926 (RELATING TO
THEFT OF SERVICES).
(IV) INITIATIVES TO PROTECT OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES AND
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PASSENGERS.
(V) MEASURES TO ADDRESS QUALITY OF LIFE CONCERNS.
(3) STANDARDS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
IN A METROPOLITAN AREA, INCLUDING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) IMPROVING RELIABILITY OF FIXED-ROUTE SERVICE.
(II) MODERNIZING FIXED-ROUTE SERVICE.
(III) ADVANCING SHOVEL-READY CAPITAL PROJECTS.
(IV) EXPLORING PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION
PARTNERSHIPS FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES CONSISTENT
WITH SECTION 9107.1 (RELATING TO METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PROJECTS).
(C) FAILURE TO MEET CRITERIA.--FAILURE OF AN AWARD RECIPIENT
TO SATISFY THE MINIMUM SYSTEM PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER
SUBSECTION (B) AND SECTION 1513(F) SHALL RESULT IN APPLICATION
OF THE PROCEDURE UNDER SECTION 1513(G).
(C.1) ACTION PLANS AND REPORTS.--AN AWARD RECIPIENT SHALL
SUBMIT THE ACTION PLAN AND QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS REQUIRED
UNDER SECTION 1513(G)(1) TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY
CHAIRPERSON OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND
THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(D) REGULATIONS.--
(1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO
ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM SYSTEM PERFORMANCE CRITERIA BASED ON A
COMPARISON OF AN AWARD RECIPIENT'S PERFORMANCE TO THE
RECIPIENT'S PAST PERFORMANCE AND TO PEER AUTHORITIES.
(2) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROMULGATE TEMPORARY
REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA SPECIFIED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1). THE TEMPORARY
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PUBLICATION OR UPON PROMULGATION OF FINAL-FORM REGULATIONS,
WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. THE TEMPORARY REGULATIONS SHALL NOT BE
SUBJECT TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) SECTION 612 OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929
(P.L.177, NO.175), KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF
1929.
(II) SECTIONS 201, 202, 203, 204 AND 205 OF THE ACT
OF JULY 31, 1968 (P.L.769, NO.240), REFERRED TO AS THE
COMMONWEALTH DOCUMENTS LAW.
(III) SECTION 204(B) OF THE ACT OF OCTOBER 15, 1980
(P.L.950, NO.164), KNOWN AS THE COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEYS
ACT.
(IV) THE ACT OF JUNE 25, 1982 (P.L.633, NO.181),
KNOWN AS THE REGULATORY REVIEW ACT.
(E) REPORT.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DELIVER EACH ANNUAL REPORT
REQUIRED UNDER SUBSECTION (A) TO THE GOVERNOR, THE CHAIRPERSON
AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THE
SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. BY
NOVEMBER 30 OF EACH YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT AND A REPRESENTATIVE
FROM EACH AWARD RECIPIENT SHALL APPEAR AND PRESENT EACH REPORT
TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THE
PRESENTATION SHALL BE AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF EACH
RESPECTIVE COMMITTEE. THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(1) THE DEPARTMENT'S REGULATIONS UNDER SUBSECTION (D)
SHALL DESCRIBE HOW EACH REPORT'S FINDINGS MAY AFFECT THE
AMOUNT AND FUTURE ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER
THIS TITLE.
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PRACTICES IDENTIFIED IN EACH REPORT AND POST THE LIST ON ITS
PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE.
(3) EACH REPORT SHALL BE POSTED ON THE PUBLICLY
ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITES OF BOTH THE DEPARTMENT AND THE
AWARD RECIPIENT.
(4) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PREPARE A REPORT CARD
SUMMARIZING THE RESULTS OF THE ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA UNDER SUBSECTION (B).
(F) APPLICABILITY.--THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY TO AN AWARD
RECIPIENT THAT SERVES A POPULATION OF AT LEAST 600,000 AND
TRANSFERS MONEY UNDER SECTION 1506(F) (RELATING TO FUND).
§ 1521. OPERATING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INJECTION SITE NEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE OF A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
ORGANIZATION.
(A) OFFENSE DEFINED.-- A PERSON COMMITS THE OFFENSE OF
OPERATING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE INJECTION SITE NEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE OF A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION IF THE
PERSON OPERATES A CLINIC OR ESTABLISHMENT, WITHIN 2,500 FEET OF
THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF A LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION, THAT
KNOWINGLY PROVIDES SPACE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO INJECT, INGEST,
INHALE OR OTHERWISE INTRODUCE INTO THE INDIVIDUAL'S BODY A
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
(B) JURISDICTION.--
(1) THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF A COUNTY WHERE A CLINIC OR
ESTABLISHMENT IS LOCATED SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE
AND TO INSTITUTE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS
SECTION.
(2) IN ADDITION TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED UPON THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL UNDER T HE ACT OF OCTOBER 15, 1980 (P.L.950,
NO.164), KNOWN AS THE COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEYS ACT , THE
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ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE AND TO
INSTITUTE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS
SECTION.
(3) A PERSON CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION BY
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL NOT HAVE STANDING TO CHALLENGE THE
AUTHORITY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE OR PROSECUTE
THE CASE. IF A CHALLENGE IS MADE, THE CHALLENGE SHALL BE
DISMISSED AND NO RELIEF SHALL BE AVAILABLE IN THE COURTS OF
THIS COMMONWEALTH TO THE PERSON MAKING THE CHALLENGE.
(4) NOTHING IN THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO
LIMIT THE REGULATORY OR INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY OF A
DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY OF THE COMMONWEALTH RELATING TO PERSONS,
ENTERPRISES OR MATTERS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE ACT OF APRIL
14, 1972 (P.L.233, NO.64), KNOWN AS THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,
DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC ACT , OR THIS SECTION.
(C) CRIMINAL PENALTY.-- A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF
SUBSECTION (A) COMMITS A FELONY AND SHALL BE SENTENCED TO A TERM
OF IMPRISONMENT OF NOT MORE THAN 20 YEARS OR A FINE OF NOT MORE
THAN $500,000, OR BOTH, OR, FOR A PERSON OTHER THAN AN
INDIVIDUAL, A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000.
(D) CIVIL PENALTY.-- A PERSON WHO VIOLATES SUBSECTION (A)
SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A CIVIL PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN $250,000.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL HAVE THE POWER AND DUTY TO INSTITUTE
PROCEEDINGS TO RECOVER THE CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ANY PERSON
LIABLE TO THE COMMONWEALTH FOR THE PENALTY.
(E) DEPOSIT.-- NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, A
FINE OR CIVIL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE
DEPOSITED INTO THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND AND
DISTRIBUTED FOR PROGRAMS OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE UNDER SECTION
1516 (RELATING TO PROGRAMS OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE) .
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(F) CONSTRUCTION.-- NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE
CONSTRUED TO:
(1) PROHIBIT THE PROVISION OF SPACE FOR THE USE OF A
MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE ACT OF
APRIL 17, 2016 (P.L.84, NO.16), KNOWN AS THE MEDICAL
MARIJUANA ACT ;
(2) P ROHIBIT A PRACTITIONER FROM PRESCRIBING,
ADMINISTERING OR DISPENSING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN A
MANNER PERMITTED UNDER THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUG, DEVICE
AND COSMETIC ACT ; OR
(3) A UTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF A CLINIC OR ESTABLISHMENT
THAT KNOWINGLY PROVIDES SPACE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO INJECT,
INGEST, INHALE OR OTHERWISE INTRODUCE INTO THE INDIVIDUAL'S
BODY A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(G) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE." THE TERM SHALL HAVE THE MEANING
GIVEN TO IT IN THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUG, DEVICE AND
COSMETIC ACT.
"INFRASTRUCTURE." THE PHYSICAL STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
USEFUL FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS FOR HIRE BY A LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) REAL PROPERTY OWNED OR OPERATED BY A LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION.
(2) SPECIFIED REGULARLY SCHEDULED STOPPING POINTS ALONG
DESIGNATED ROUTES FOR THE TAKING ON AND DISCHARGING OF
PASSENGERS, INCLUDING PUBLIC BUS AND COMMUTER RAIL SYSTEMS
AND OTHER APPROVED TRANSPORTATION SERVICE.
(3) OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES.
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SECTION 6. SECTION 1786(A)(1) INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH, (3),
(6), (8), (9)(III), (10), (11), (12), (13) AND (14) AND (B) OF
TITLE 74 ARE AMENDED AND SUBSECTION (A) IS AMENDED BY ADDING
PARAGRAPHS TO READ:
§ 1786. SPECIAL PROSECUTOR FOR MASS TRANSIT.
(A) SPECIAL PROSECUTOR.--WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS SECTION, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL APPOINT A
SPECIAL PROSECUTOR TO INVESTIGATE AND INSTITUTE CRIMINAL
PROCEEDINGS FOR A VIOLATION OF THE LAWS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH
OCCURRING WITHIN A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY THAT SERVES
AS THE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN
THE COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR:
(1) [THE] FOR A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR APPOINTED BEFORE THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PARAGRAPH (1.1), THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR
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(1.1) FOR A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR APPOINTED ON OR AFTER THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR
MUST:
(I) BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE BAR OF THIS
COMMONWEALTH.
(II) POSSESS THE CHARACTER AND FITNESS COMPATIBLE
WITH THE STANDARDS EXPECTED OF MEMBERS OF THE BAR OF THIS
COMMONWEALTH.
(III) BE A RESIDENT OF A COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS.
(IV) NOT HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE DISTRICT
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN A COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS WITHIN
SEVEN YEARS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PARAGRAPH.
(V) BE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO, BY REASON OF TRAINING,
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EXPERIENCE AND ATTAINMENT, IS QUALIFIED TO REPRESENT THE
INTERESTS AND OVERALL SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF PUBLIC
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN THE COUNTY OF THE FIRST
CLASS.
(1.2) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED UNDER PARAGRAPH (6.1), THE TERM
OF OFFICE FOR A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR APPOINTED ON OR AFTER THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE FOUR YEARS OR UNTIL
A SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED. A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR MAY NOT SERVE
MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
(1.3) AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED AS A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR
MAY NOT SEEK ELECTION OR ACCEPT APPOINTMENT TO ANOTHER
POLITICAL OFFICE DURING THE INDIVIDUAL'S TERM OF SERVICE AS A
SPECIAL PROSECUTOR AND FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS THEREAFTER.
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(3) FOR THE PURPOSES OF CARRYING OUT THE DUTIES OF THE
OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROSECUTOR, A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR MAY USE
FACILITIES, RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL,
INCLUDING INVESTIGATORS, ATTORNEYS AND NECESSARY EXPERTS, TO
ASSIST WITH A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OR PROSECUTION. A
SPECIAL PROSECUTOR MAY ALSO USE THE FACILITIES OF THE PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY PROVIDER
OF PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN THE COUNTY OF THE FIRST
CLASS. A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR MAY REQUEST ASSISTANCE FROM THE
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE OR ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WITH
APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION IN CARRYING OUT THE FUNCTIONS OF THE
SPECIAL PROSECUTOR. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE OR ANY LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WITH APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION MAY PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE USE OF RESOURCES AND
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(6) IF A VACANCY IN OFFICE ARISES BY REASON OF THE
EXPIRATION OF TERM, RESIGNATION, DEATH OR REMOVAL FOR ANY
OTHER REASON OF A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SHALL APPOINT A REPLACEMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS.
(6.1) IF A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR IS DISBARRED OR HAS A
SUSPENDED LAW LICENSE, THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR'S TERM OF
OFFICE UNDER PARAGRAPH (1.2) SHALL BE DEEMED SERVED, AND THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL APPOINT A REPLACEMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH PARAGRAPH (6).
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[(8) NO NEW ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE INITIATED BY A
SPECIAL PROSECUTOR UNDER THIS SECTION AFTER DECEMBER 31,
2026. NOTICE OF FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE LAST REMAINING
ACTION OR PROCEEDING INITIATED UNDER THIS SECTION PRIOR TO
DECEMBER 31, 2026, SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE LEGISLATIVE
REFERENCE BUREAU FOR PUBLICATION IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE ISSUE
OF THE PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN.]
(9) THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR SHALL COMPILE REPORTS RELATED
TO THE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
WITHIN A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY THAT SERVES AS THE
PRIMARY PROVIDER OF PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN THE
COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS, TO WHICH THE FOLLOWING SHALL
APPLY:
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(III) EACH REPORT SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN EACH REPORT:
(A) THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ARRESTS FOR ALLEGED
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PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN THE COUNTY OF THE
FIRST CLASS.
(B) THE TOTAL NUMBER OF BILLS OF INFORMATION
FILED FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS WITHIN A PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY
PROVIDER OF PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN THE
COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS.
(C) THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CONVICTIONS RESULTING
FROM PROSECUTIONS BY THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR.
(D) EACH SENTENCE IMPOSED FOR EACH CONVICTION
FOR A CRIME COMMITTED WITHIN A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF
PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN THE COUNTY OF THE
FIRST CLASS.
(E) (RESERVED).
(F) ANY OTHER INFORMATION THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR
DEEMS NECESSARY.
(IV) EACH REPORT SUBMITTED ON OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE.
[(10) A COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS IN WHICH A SPECIAL
PROSECUTOR IS APPOINTED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL REIMBURSE
THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR AND THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR
ANY EXPENSES INCURRED WHILE INVESTIGATING OR PROSECUTING AN
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THE LAWS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH OCCURRING
WITHIN A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY THAT SERVES AS THE
PRIMARY PROVIDER OF PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN THE
COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS. FOR REIMBURSEMENT, THE SPECIAL
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THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR AND OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE
TREASURER OF THE COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS, WHO SHALL PAY THE
EXPENSES FROM THE GENERAL FUNDS OF THE COUNTY OF THE FIRST
CLASS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE ITEMIZED STATEMENT.
REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT EXCEED ACTUAL
EXPENSES INCURRED IN PROSECUTING ANY ACTION, INCLUDING THE
AMOUNT NECESSARY TO COMPENSATE THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR.]
(11) A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR APPOINTED [UNDER THIS SECTION]
BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF PARAGRAPH (11.1) SHALL RECEIVE
COMPENSATION TO BE PAID BY THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL AT
THE PER DIEM RATE EQUAL TO THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION
PAYABLE TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF A COUNTY OF THE FIRST
CLASS. A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE PAYMENT
OF TRAVEL EXPENSES WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(11.1) A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR APPOINTED ON OR AFTER THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE AN EMPLOYEE OF THE
COMMONWEALTH AND SHALL RECEIVE COMPENSATION EQUAL TO THE
COMPENSATION OF A FULL-TIME DISTRICT ATTORNEY AS PROVIDED
UNDER 16 PA.C.S. § 14301(F) (RELATING TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
QUALIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY AND COMPENSATION). THE
COMPENSATION SHALL BE PAID BY THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL.
A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE PAYMENT OF
TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
[(12) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1401(P) OF THE ACT OF
AUGUST 9, 1955 (P.L.323, NO.130), KNOWN AS THE COUNTY CODE,
DURING THE PERIOD IN WHICH A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR SERVES IN A
COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS, THE COMMONWEALTH MAY NOT REIMBURSE
THAT COUNTY FOR THE SALARY OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF THAT
COUNTY. AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE REIMBURSEMENT THAT WOULD HAVE
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COMPENSATION OF THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR AND ANY EXPENSES
INCURRED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE DUTIES OF THE
SPECIAL PROSECUTOR.
(13) THIS SECTION SHALL EXPIRE UPON PUBLICATION OF THE
NOTICE UNDER PARAGRAPH (8).]
(14) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE COUNTY OF THE FIRST
CLASS, THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF THE FIRST CLASS AND THE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY
PROVIDER OF PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN THE COUNTY OF
THE FIRST CLASS MUST COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION [UNTIL THIS
SECTION EXPIRES UNDER PARAGRAPH (13)].
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(16) A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR MAY APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS TO
IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION.
(17) TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION, A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR AND
THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR FOR
THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
(II) MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY
GENERAL FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
(III) MONEY APPROPRIATED TO A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF PUBLIC
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION IN THE COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
(IV) ANY OTHER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL MONEY
APPROPRIATED OR AWARDED FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
(18) NO NEW ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE INITIATED BY A
SPECIAL PROSECUTOR UNDER THIS SECTION AFTER DECEMBER 31,
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(19) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, WHEN A
VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROSECUTOR OCCURS, THE
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE
THE INVESTIGATION OR PROSECUTION OF A CRIMINAL MATTER IF THE
CRIMINAL MATTER WAS INITIATED BEFORE THE VACANCY AND THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL IS ACTIVELY SEEKING TO APPOINT A REPLACEMENT
AS PROVIDED UNDER PARAGRAPH (6). THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL EXPIRE
DECEMBER 31, 2035.
(20) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, WHEN A
VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROSECUTOR OCCURS, THE
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO
CONTINUE THE INVESTIGATION OR PROSECUTION OF A CRIMINAL
MATTER IF THE CRIMINAL MATTER WAS INITIATED BEFORE THE
VACANCY.
(21) NOTICE OF FI NAL DISPOSITION OF THE LAST REMAINING
ACTION OR PROCEEDING INITIATED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE
TRANSMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE
LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU FOR PUBLICATION IN THE NEXT
AVAILABLE ISSUE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN.
(22) UNLESS EXTENDED BY STATUTE, THIS SECTION SHALL
EXPIRE UPON PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE UNDER PARAGRAPH (21).
(B) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY." ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) A PUBLIC AGENCY OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION HAVING
GENERAL POLICE POWERS AND CHARGED WITH MAKING ARRESTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE CRIMINAL OR TRAFFIC
LAWS.
(2) A CAMPUS POLICE OR UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, AS
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USED IN SECTION 2416 OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.177,
NO.175), KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929, CERTIFIED
BY THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL AS A CRIMINAL JUSTICE
AGENCY UNDER THE DEFINITION OF "CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCY" IN
18 PA.C.S. § 9102 (RELATING TO DEFINITIONS).
(3) A RAILROAD OR STREET RAILWAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
FORMED WITH OFFICERS COMMISSIONED UNDER 22 PA.C.S. CH. 33
(RELATING TO RAILROAD AND STREET RAILWAY POLICE) OR ANY PRIOR
STATUTE PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSIONING.
(4) AN AIRPORT AUTHORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT.
[(5) A COUNTY PARK POLICE FORCE UNDER SECTION 2511(B) OF
THE COUNTY CODE.]
"WITHIN A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY." THE TERM SHALL
HAVE THE SAME MEANING AS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AS DEFINED IN
SECTION 1701 (RELATING TO DEFINITIONS).
SECTION 7. TITLE 74 IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
§ 9107.1. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PROJECTS.
(A) INITIAL SUBMISSION.-- WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION, A METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
SHALL SUBMIT AT LEAST ONE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT INVOLVING AT
LEAST ONE TRANSPORTATION FACILITY TO THE BOARD FOR
CONSIDERATION.
(B) ONGOING EXPLORATION.-- BEGINNING IN CALENDAR YEAR 2027, A
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SHALL, NO LESS THAN
ANNUALLY, EXPLORE AT LEAST ONE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT INVOLVING
AT LEAST ONE TRANSPORTATION FACILITY.
(C) DEFINITION.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE TERM
"METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY" MEANS A TRANSIT
AU THORITY THAT SERVES ALL OF THE TERRITORY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF A COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS AND ALL OTHER COUNTIES LOCATED IN
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CLASS.
SECTION 8. SECTION 1503(C)(1) OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED TO
READ:
§ 1503. PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSING; LICENSE ISSUANCE TO
MINORS; JUNIOR DRIVER'S LICENSE.
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(C) JUNIOR DRIVER'S LICENSE.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE A
JUNIOR DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A PERSON 16 OR 17 YEARS OF AGE UNDER
RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND SUBJECT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION. A JUNIOR DRIVER'S LICENSE SHALL
AUTOMATICALLY BECOME A REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE WHEN THE JUNIOR
DRIVER ATTAINS 18 YEARS OF AGE.
(1) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (2), NO LICENSED
JUNIOR DRIVER SHALL DRIVE A VEHICLE UPON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY
BETWEEN 11 P.M. AND 5 A.M. UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY [A SPOUSE 18
YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER,] A PARENT OR A PERSON IN LOCO
PARENTIS.
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SECTION 9. SECTION 1505(B)(1), (E)(2) INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
AND (III) AND (G) OF TITLE 75, AMENDED JUNE 5, 2024 (P.L.366,
NO.18), ARE AMENDED TO READ:
§ 1505. LEARNERS' PERMITS.
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(B) LEARNER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED.--A LEARNER'S PERMIT
ENTITLES THE PERSON TO WHOM IT WAS ISSUED TO DRIVE VEHICLES AND
COMBINATIONS OF VEHICLES OF THE CLASS OR CLASSES SPECIFIED, BUT
ONLY WHILE THE HOLDER OF THE LEARNER'S PERMIT IS ACCOMPANIED BY
AND UNDER THE IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION OF A PERSON WHO:
(1) IS AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE [OR, IF THE SPOUSE OF
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THE LEARNER'S PERMIT HOLDER, IS AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE];
OR, IF A PARENT, GUARDIAN OR PERSON IN LOCO PARENTIS OF THE
LEARNER'S PERMIT HOLDER, IS AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE;
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(E) AUTHORIZATION TO TEST FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE AND JUNIOR
DRIVER'S LICENSE.--A PERSON WITH A LEARNER'S PERMIT IS
AUTHORIZED TO TAKE THE EXAMINATION FOR A REGULAR OR JUNIOR
DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR THE CLASS OF VEHICLE FOR WHICH A PERMIT IS
HELD. BEFORE A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS MAY TAKE THE
EXAMINATION FOR A JUNIOR DRIVER'S LICENSE, INCLUDING A CLASS M
LICENSE TO OPERATE A MOTORCYCLE, THE MINOR MUST:
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(2) PRESENT TO THE DEPARTMENT A CERTIFICATION FORM
SIGNED BY THE FATHER, MOTHER, GUARDIAN[,] OR PERSON IN LOCO
PARENTIS [OR SPOUSE OF A MARRIED MINOR] STATING THAT THE
MINOR APPLICANT HAS:
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(III) PRINTED, AT THE DEPARTMENT'S DISCRETION, OR
VIEWED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS PROVIDED ON THE DEPARTMENT'S
PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE ON THE DANGERS OF
DISTRACTED DRIVING AND UNSAFE DRIVING IN A WORK ZONE,
WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, WRITTEN,
ELECTRONIC OR VIDEO MATERIALS.
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(G) LIABILITY.--SUBMISSION OF A CERTIFICATION UNDER
SUBSECTION (E)(2) SHALL NOT SUBJECT THE PARENT, GUARDIAN[,] OR
PERSON IN LOCO PARENTIS [OR SPOUSE OF A MARRIED MINOR] TO ANY
LIABILITY BASED UPON THE CERTIFICATION.
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[(B) SIGNATURE OF SPOUSE OF MARRIED MINOR.--THE APPLICATION
OF ANY MARRIED PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS MAY BE SIGNED BY
THE SPOUSE, IF THE SPOUSE IS AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE, AND
VERIFIED BEFORE A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.]
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SECTION 11. SECTION 1508 OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION TO READ:
§ 1508. EXAMINATION OF APPLICANT FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE.
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(C.2) WORK ZONE AWARENESS.--THE PORTION OF THE EXAMINATION
ON TRAFFIC LAWS SHALL CONTAIN AT LEAST ONE QUESTION RELATING TO
THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO DRIVE SAFELY IN A WORK
ZONE. THE DRIVER'S MANUAL SHALL INCLUDE A SECTION RELATING TO
HOW TO DRIVE SAFELY IN A WORK ZONE, ALONG WITH RELATED
PENALTIES.
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SECTION 12. TITLE 75 IS AMENDED BY ADDING SECTIONS TO READ:
§ 3725. INTERFERENCE WITH OPERATION OR MOVEMENT OF A PUBLIC
TRANSIT VEHICLE.
(A) OFFENSE DEFINED.--A PERSON IS GUILTY OF INTERFERENCE
WITH THE OPERATION OR MOVEMENT OF A PUBLIC TRANSIT VEHICLE IF
THE PERSON:
(1) ATTEMPTS TO CAUSE OR INTENTIONALLY, KNOWINGLY OR
RECKLESSLY CAUSES SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO AN
OPERATOR WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OPERATOR'S DUTY;
(2) ATTEMPTS TO CAUSE OR INTENTIONALLY, KNOWINGLY OR
RECKLESSLY CAUSES BODILY INJURY TO AN OPERATOR WHILE IN THE
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(3) ATTEMPTS TO INTERFERE OR INTENTIONALLY, KNOWINGLY OR
RECKLESSLY INTERFERES WITH AN OPERATOR WHILE IN THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE OPERATOR'S DUTY THAT RESULTS IN SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OF ANOTHER PERSON;
(4) ATTEMPTS TO INTERFERE OR INTENTIONALLY, KNOWINGLY OR
RECKLESSLY INTERFERES WITH AN OPERATOR WHILE IN THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE OPERATOR'S DUTY THAT RESULTS IN BODILY
INJURY OF ANOTHER PERSON; OR
(5) ATTEMPTS BY PHYSICAL MENACE TO PUT AN OPERATOR,
WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OPERATOR'S DUTY, IN FEAR OF
IMMINENT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
(B) PENALTIES.--
(1) A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION (A)
(1) OR (3) COMMITS A FELONY OF THE FIRST DEGREE.
(2) A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION (A)
(2), (4) OR (5) COMMITS A FELONY OF THE THIRD DEGREE.
(C) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"OPERATOR." A DRIVER, CONDUCTOR, OPERATIONS STAFF OR
ENGINEER ON BOARD THE PUBLIC TRANSIT VEHICLE.
"PUBLIC TRANSIT VEHICLE." A BUS, MASS TRANSIT VEHICLE,
COMMUTER RAIL PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION, AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED
UNDER 49 U.S.C. § 24102 (RELATING TO DEFINITIONS), INCLINE,
LIGHT RAIL, MONORAIL, RAILROAD PASSENGER CAR, STREETCAR, SUBWAY,
TRAIN, TROLLEY AND A SIMILAR VEHICLE OR SYSTEM FOR THE EXCLUSIVE
USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
§ 3726. SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR DRUG DELIVERY ON TRANSIT.
(A) SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT.-- THE PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON
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SENTENCING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 42 PA.C.S. § 2154 (RELATING TO
ADOPTION OF GUIDELINES FOR SENTENCING), SHALL PROVIDE FOR A
SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT FOR AN OFFENSE COMMITTED UNDER SECTION
13(A)(14) OR (30) OF THE ACT OF APRIL 14, 1972 (P.L.233, NO.64),
KNOWN AS THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC
ACT, IF THE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED ON OR WITHIN A TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM.
(B) DEFINITION.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE TERM
"TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM" MEANS ALL PROPERTY, REAL AND PERSONAL,
USEFUL FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS FOR HIRE, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POWER PLANTS, SUBSTATIONS, TERMINALS,
GARAGES, BRIDGES, TUNNELS, SUBWAYS, ELEVATED LINES, MONORAILS,
RAILROAD MOTIVE POWER, TRAINS, RAILROAD PASSENGER CARS AND
EQUIPMENT, BELT CONVEYORS, INCLINES, CAR BARNS, STREET CARS,
BUSES, RAILS, LINES, POLES, WIRES, STATIONS AND OFF-STREET
PARKING FACILITIES RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AS WELL AS THE FRANCHISES,
RIGHTS AND LICENSES THEREFOR, INCLUDING RIGHTS TO PROVIDE GROUP,
PARTY AND PARATRANSIT SERVICES. THE TERM SHALL NOT INCLUDE A
TAXICAB.
SECTION 13. SECTION 4307(G) OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED AND THE
SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS TO READ:
§ 4307. USE AND DISPLAY OF ILLUMINATED SIGNS.
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(F.2) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES.--A PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE MAY CARRY ON THE REAR OR SIDE OF THE
VEHICLE ILLUMINATED SIGNS, OR SURFACES DESIGNED TO BE
ILLUMINATED SIGNS, PLACED SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE VISION
OF THE DRIVER THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW, IF ANY, OF THE VEHICLE.
ILLUMINATED SIGNS, OR SURFACES DESIGNED TO BE ILLUMINATED SIGNS,
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UNDULY DISTRACT DRIVERS OF OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY. THE
SIGN OR SURFACE SHALL INCLUDE FEATURES THAT ENHANCE ROAD SAFETY,
INCLUDING ENHANCED TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS, BY CONNECTING
THE SIGN OR SURFACE TO A VEHICLE OPERATION INDICATOR. THE SIGN
OR SURFACE SHALL BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PUBLIC THROUGH
REAL-TIME, GEOFENCED AND GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM ENABLED
TECHNOLOGY BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND ADVERTISING TO THE
PUBLIC, INCLUDING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EMERGENCY
ALERTS. THE SIZE AND PLACEMENT OF THE SIGN OR SURFACE MUST
RECEIVE APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OR BE A TYPE APPROVED BY THE
DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO USE ON THE VEHICLE.
(F.3) REGULATIONS.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE
REGULATIONS FOR THE CERTIFICATION AND USE OF ILLUMINATED SIGNS.
(G) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"FOOD DELIVERY VEHICLE." A VEHICLE ENGAGED IN THE
TRANSPORTATION OR CONVEYANCE OF FOOD PRODUCTS OR ITEMS FROM
THEIR PLACE OF ORIGIN OR PRODUCTION TO A PLACE OF DELIVERY. THE
VEHICLE MAY MAKE INTERMITTENT STOPS THAT ARE CUSTOMARY IN THE
ROUTINE CONDUCT OF THE BUSINESS FOR WHICH THE TRANSPORTATION
OCCURS.
"ILLUMINATED DECAL." A BATTERY-POWERED DEVICE MEASURING NO
GREATER THAN SIX INCHES IN WIDTH AND SIX INCHES IN HEIGHT WITH
AN ILLUMINATION SOURCE NOT DESIGNED TO PROJECT LIGHT BEYOND THE
VEHICLE, BUT ONLY TO PROVIDE BACKLIGHTING FOR A GRAPHIC.
"PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE." A VEHICLE USED FOR THE
PURPOSE OF P UBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION OR A TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM UNDER 74 PA.C.S. CHS. 15 (RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE
MOBILITY OPTIONS) AND 17 (RELATING TO METROPOLITAN
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AGREEMENT WITH, A PUBLIC ENTITY, INCLUDING AN AIRPORT, PORT
AUTHORITY, PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCY, STATE-OWNED INSTITUTION OR
STATE-RELATED INSTITUTION OR ANOTHER FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY OR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY OR AGENCY. THE TERM INCLUDES A BUS,
LIGHT RAIL OR TRAIN. THE TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE A SCHOOL BUS OR
VEHICLE USED FOR CHARTER OR SIGHTSEEING SERVICES.
SECTION 14. SECTION 9511.12 OF TITLE 75 IS AMENDED TO READ:
§ 9511.12. [(RESERVED).] SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THREE AND
FOUR DIGIT HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--A RESTRICTED ACCOUNT IS ESTABLISHED
WITHIN THE MOTOR LICENSE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE SUPPLEMENTAL
FUNDING FOR THREE AND FOUR DIGIT STATE ROUTES ACCOUNT . MONEY IN
THE ACCOUNT IS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT ON A CONTINUING
BASIS FOR USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION.
(B) DEPOSITS.--THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE
ACCOUNT:
(1) MONEY DEPOSITED INTO THE MOTOR LICENSE FUND UNDER 4
PA.C.S. § 13B52(D)(2)(II)(C.1)(II) AND (C.2)(II) (RELATING TO
INTERACTIVE GAMING TAX).
(2) MONEY DEPOSITED INTO THE MOTOR LICENSE FUND UNDER 74
PA.C.S. § 1506(H)(1) AND (2) (RELATING TO FUND).
(3) (RESERVED).
(4) (RESERVED).
(5) INTEREST EARNED ON MONEY IN THE ACCOUNT.
(6) (RESERVED).
(C) (RESERVED).
(D) USE.--MONEY IN THE ACCOUNT SHALL BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT,
AND NOT SUPPLANT, MONEY OTHERWISE AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE
PROJECTS. THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
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(1) WITHIN MONEY APPORTIONED BY COUNTY UNDER SUBSECTION
(E), THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PRIORITIZE ELIGIBLE PROJECTS BASED
ON THE CONDITION OF ELIGIBLE HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE COUNTY.
(2) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP A PLAN TO DELIVER
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION AND SHALL
POST THE PLAN ON ITS PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE.
(3) ELIGIBLE PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH THE ACCOUNT SHALL
BE BID USING THE DEPARTMENT'S ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
(4) ELIGIBLE PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH THE ACCOUNT SHALL
BE COMPLETED WITHIN FIVE YEARS.
(5) MONEY IN THE ACCOUNT MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING:
(I) PRESERVATION STRATEGIES COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS
OIL AND CHIP OR SEALCOAT.
(II) PATCHING AND SEALING.
(III) BRIDGE MAINTENANCE.
(IV) ANY CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE
WORK PERFORMED BY THE DEPARTMENT'S COUNTY MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS.
(E) APPORTIONMENT OF MONEY.-- MONEY IN THE ACCOUNT SHALL BE
APPORTIONED BY COUNTY TO FUND ONE OR MORE ELIGIBLE PROJECTS ON
ELIGIBLE HIGHWAYS IN THE COUNTY FOR WHICH THE MONEY IS
APPORTIONED. THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(1) SUBJECT TO PARAGRAPH (2), THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
APPORTION MONEY IN THE ACCOUNT BY COUNTY PROPORTIONATELY
BASED ON THE HIGHWAY MILES OF ELIGIBLE HIGHWAYS IN A COUNTY
AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL HIGHWAY MILES OF ELIGIBLE
HIGHWAYS IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
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APPORTIONED.
(3) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL POST THE NUMBER OF HIGHWAY
MILES OF ELIGIBLE HIGHWAYS FOR EACH COUNTY AND THE MONEY
APPORTIONED FOR EACH COUNTY UNDER THIS SUBSECTION BY FISCAL
YEAR ON ITS PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE.
(F) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"ACCOUNT." THE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THREE AND FOUR DIGIT
STATE ROUTES ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER SUBSECTION (A).
"APPLICABLE COUNTY." A COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS, A COUNTY
OF THE SECOND CLASS OR A COUNTY IN A METROPOLITAN AREA.
"ELIGIBLE HIGHWAY." A HIGHWAY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT'S THREE
OR FOUR DIGIT STATE ROUTE NON-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY SYSTEM. THE
TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE HIGHWAYS ON THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM OR
THE FEDERAL NATIONAL HIGHWAY PERFORMANCE PROGRAM.
"ELIGIBLE PROJECT." A CAPITAL PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT,
RECONSTRUCT OR RESURFACE AN ELIGIBLE HIGHWAY, INCLUDING
INNOVATIVE PAVEMENT STRATEGIES LIMITED TO SCRATCH AND SEAL. THE
TERM INCLUDES NECESSARY DESIGN COSTS.
"METROPOLITAN AREA." AS DEFINED IN 74 PA.C.S. § 1701
(RELATING TO DEFINITIONS).
SECTION 15. THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE ADDITION OF 74 PA.C.S. § 1786(A)(20), (21) AND
(22) SHALL TAKE EFFECT DECEMBER 31, 2035.
(2) THE AMENDMENT OR ADDITION OF 75 PA.C.S. §§ 1503(C)
(1), 1505(B)(1), (E)(2) INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH AND (III) AND
(G), 1507(B) AND 1508(C.2) SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 60 DAYS.
(3) THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT
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