Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1296 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Judy Ward (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): Re-referred to Appropriations.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Ward | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Lisa Baker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Camera Bartolotta | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Scott Hutchinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Wayne Langerholc | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Scott Martin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-referred to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Transportation