Bill > HB645

This bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to establish a new process for salvage yards (salvors) to reconstruct nonrepairable vehicles. Currently, vehicles designated as nonrepairable cannot be rebuilt or retitled, but this legislation creates a pathway for salvors to restore these vehicles to working condition under specific conditions. The bill requires that any nonrepairable vehicle being reconstructed must pass an enhanced vehicle safety inspection before it can receive a new certificate of title. For nonrepairable vehicles originally from other states, the bill stipulates that the reconstructed vehicle can only be titled in Pennsylvania and cannot be sold out of state without returning the title to the department and following the original state's documentation. The legislation also introduces penalties for violations, including a $500 fine for each infraction and potential suspension of a salvor's certificate. Additionally, the bill modifies definitions of "nonrepairable vehicle" and "reconstructed vehicle" and updates various sections of Pennsylvania's vehicle code to accommodate this new reconstruction process. The changes aim to provide a regulated method for salvaging vehicles that would otherwise be considered beyond repair, while maintaining safety standards and preventing potential fraud in vehicle titling and sales.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=645