Pennsylvania HB 645: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in realty transfer tax, further providing for excluded transactions; and, in neighborhood assistance tax credit, further providing for tax credit and for grant of tax credit and providing for reporting.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 654
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 645
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MAKO, HANBIDGE, HEFFLEY, KAUFFMAN, SMITH AND
WARREN, FEBRUARY 20, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 20, 2025
AN ACT
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 refusing issuance of certificate, for
transfer to vehicle salvage dealer and for transfer to scrap
metal processor and providing for salvor nonrepairable
vehicle reconstruction; in inspection of vehicles, further
providing for limited liability of inspection station or
mechanic and for certificate of appointment for enhanced
vehicle safety inspection for reconstructed vehicle, modified
or specially constructed inspection stations; in abandoned
vehicles and cargos, further providing for reports to
department of possession of abandoned vehicles; and imposing
penalties.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definitions of "nonrepairable vehicle" and
"reconstructed vehicle" in section 102 of Title 75 of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended 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
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indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
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"Nonrepairable vehicle." An abandoned vehicle under
paragraph (1)(iii) of the definitions of "abandoned vehicle"
which is incapable of safe operation for use on roadways or
highways and which has no resale value except as a source of
parts or scrap only, a salvage vehicle issued a nonrepairable or
nonrebuildable vehicle document by another state or a vehicle
which a salvor or vehicle salvage dealer designates as a source
for parts or scrap or which the owner irreversibly designates as
a source for parts or scrap. Such vehicles may not be issued a
certificate of title or certificate of salvage[.], except as
permitted under section 1166.1 (relating to salvor nonrepairable
vehicle reconstruction).
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"Reconstructed vehicle." A vehicle, other than an antique or
classic vehicle, for which a certificate of salvage was issued
and is thereafter restored to operating condition to meet the
vehicle equipment and inspection standards under Part IV
(relating to vehicle characteristics). The term shall not
include a nonrepairable vehicle reconstructed under section
1166.1.
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Section 2. Sections 1109, 1162(b)(1) and 1163(c) of Title 75
are amended to read:
§ 1109. Refusing issuance of certificate.
The department may refuse issuance of a certificate of title
or certificate of salvage when it has reasonable grounds to
believe:
(1) That any required fee has not been paid.
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(2) That any taxes payable under the laws of this
Commonwealth on or in connection with, or resulting from, the
acquisition or use of the vehicle have not been paid.
(3) That the applicant is not the owner of the vehicle.
(4) That the application contains a false or fraudulent
statement.
(5) That the applicant has failed to furnish required
information or documents or any additional information the
department reasonably requires.
(6) That the vehicle is a nonrepairable vehicle[.],
except as permitted under section 1166.1 (relating to salvor
nonrepairable vehicle reconstruction).
§ 1162. Transfer to vehicle salvage dealer.
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(b) Certificate of title.--Upon transfer of a certificate of
title to a salvage vehicle dealer, the salvage vehicle dealer
shall immediately send to the department or an authorized agent
of the department either of the following:
(1) The assigned certificate of title attached to a form
prescribed by the department indicating that the vehicle is
to be designated as a nonrepairable vehicle. A copy of the
form shall be retained for record in accordance with section
6308(d) (relating to investigation by police officers). The
vehicle shall not be rebuilt, retitled or issued a
certificate of any kind[.], except as permitted under section
1166.1 (relating to salvor nonrepairable vehicle
reconstruction).
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§ 1163. Transfer to scrap metal processor.
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(c) Certificate of title.--Upon transfer of a certificate of
title to a scrap metal processor, the scrap metal processor
shall immediately send to the department or an authorized agent
of the department the assigned certificate of title attached to
a form prescribed by the department indicating that the vehicle
is to be designated as a nonrepa