PA SB 1295
Author
Judy Ward
362 Main Capitol Senate Box 203030
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-787-5490
jward@pasen.gov
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Bill Text
Category
CDL
State
PA
Summary
Updates Pennsylvania CDL requirements by adding English proficiency standards and tightening licensing, disqualification, and reporting rules for commercial drivers.
Issue
Revises commercial driver licensing laws by adding an English proficiency requirement for CDL holders, tightening qualification and disqualification standards, and updating rules for nonresident and nondomiciled CDLs, along with additional reporting and enforcement provisions.
Notes
Pending Committee action.
History
04/17/2026 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.
04/21/2026 Reported as committed.
04/21/2026 First consideration in Senate.
04/22/2026 Second consideration in Senate.
04/22/2026 Re-referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.
05/06/2026 Third consideration. Passed Senate.
05/28/2026 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.