Bill > HB951

This bill makes several language and terminology updates to Pennsylvania's vehicle regulations, primarily focusing on replacing the terms "handicapped" and "handicapped persons" with more inclusive and respectful language such as "accessible" and "individuals with disabilities". Specifically, the bill modifies three sections of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes: first, it requires the Department of Transportation to phase out existing disability placards and update all references from "handicap" to "accessible" across its materials and website; second, it updates the description of nonprofit organizations serving individuals with disabilities for fee exemption purposes; and third, it revises language in sections detailing parking regulations for cities of the first, second, and second class A, and third class, changing references to "handicapped" parking to "accessible" parking across signage, permit programs, and administrative descriptions. The changes aim to use more person-first and respectful terminology when describing people with disabilities and their parking accommodations. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=951