Pennsylvania HB 2233: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for accident scene clearance.

Bill Text

PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 2926 PRINTER'S NO. 3613
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 2233
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY BRENNAN, FREEMAN, HAMM, PROBST, HARKINS, SANCHEZ,
ZIMMERMAN, HADDOCK, HILL-EVANS, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, MADDEN,
WARREN, GILLEN, LABS AND PIELLI, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 16, 2026
AN ACT
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for
vehicles exempt from registration.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 1302(23) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes is amended and the section is amended by
adding a paragraph to read:
§ 1302. Vehicles exempt from registration.
The following types of vehicles are exempt from registration:
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(23) Any all-terrain vehicle exempt from registration
under Chapter 77 (relating to snowmobiles and all-terrain
vehicles) and operated as an emergency vehicle by a police or
fire department or emergency medical services agency when the
vehicle does not travel on public highways in excess of [two]
ten miles and is primarily for off-highway use and only
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operated incidentally upon the highway. An all-terrain
vehicle so operated shall comply with section 4571 (visual
and audible signals on emergency vehicles). Notwithstanding
the requirements of section 4571, an all-terrain vehicle
operated under this paragraph is not required to be equipped
with an audible warning system. An operator of an all-terrain
vehicle under this paragraph who acts in good faith and
within the scope of the operator's official duties shall be
entitled to the same protections from liability as apply to
operators of authorized emergency vehicles under this title.
(24) Any all-terrain vehicle exempt from registration
under Chapter 77 and operated as an emergency vehicle by a
police or fire department or emergency medical services
agency on streets closed or restricted for special events as
provided under section 6109(a)(15) (relating to specific
powers of department and local authorities). An all-terrain
vehicle operated under this paragraph shall comply with
section 4571. Notwithstanding the requirements of section
4571, an all-terrain vehicle operated under this paragraph is
not required to be equipped with an audible warning system.
An operator of an all-terrain vehicle under this paragraph
who acts in good faith and within the scope of the operator's
official duties shall be entitled to the same protections
from liability as apply to operators of authorized emergency
vehicles under this title.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
AMENDING TITLE 75 (VEHICLES) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED
STATUTES, IN GENERAL PROVISIONS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR
DEFINITIONS; IN CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND SECURITY INTERESTS,
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR VEHICLES NOT REQUIRING CERTIFICATE OF
TITLE; IN REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR
VEHICLES EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION; IN GENERAL PROVISIONS
RELATING TO OPERATION OF VEHICLES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR
DRIVERS OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES; AND, IN SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-
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TERRAIN VEHICLES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. THE DEFINITION OF "EMERGENCY VEHICLE" IN SECTION
102 OF TITLE 75 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES IS
AMENDED AND THE SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING A DEFINITION TO
READ:
§ 102. DEFINITIONS.
SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN SUBSEQUENT
PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE WHICH ARE APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC
PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE, THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN
USED IN THIS TITLE SHALL HAVE, UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY
INDICATES OTHERWISE, THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION:
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" EMERGENCY UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE " OR "E MERGENCY UTV. " AS
FOLLOWS:
(1) A MOTORIZED OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE THAT:
(I) HAS A MAXIMUM DRY WEIGHT OF 1,800 POUNDS;
(II) HAS A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF NOT MORE THAN 65 INCHES;
(III) IS DESIGNED TO TRAVEL ON FOUR OR MORE TIRES;
(IV) HAS A STEERING WHEEL;
(V) HAS TWO HEADLIGHTS, A TAILLIGHT AND A BRAKE
LIGHT;
(VI) HAS A ROLL BAR OR A SIMILAR STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
OR DEVICE;
(VII) HAS A SEAT BELT FOR THE OPERATOR AND EACH
PASSENGER;
(VIII) IS EQUIPPED WITH DOORS ON ALL SIDES; AND
(IX) IS OPERATED BY A POLICE DEPARTMENT, FIRE
DEPARTMENT OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AGENCY DURING
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THE COURSE OF PERFORMING OFFICIAL DUTIES.
(2) THE TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) A SNOWMOBILE;
(II) A TRAIL BIKE;
(III) A MOTORBOAT;
(IV) A GOLF CART;
(V) AN AIRCRAFT;
(VI) A DUNE BUGGY;
(VII) AN AUTOMOBILE;
(VIII) A CONSTRUCTION