Bill > HB960

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to establish a comprehensive process for commercial drivers who have been subject to lifetime driving disqualification to potentially have their driving privileges reinstated. Under the new provisions, a person seeking reinstatement must meet several stringent requirements, including voluntarily completing a rehabilitation program, attending a driver improvement course, paying restoration fees, and ensuring they have not been convicted of specific serious driving-related offenses within the past ten years. The bill outlines detailed eligibility criteria, with certain offenses—such as using a commercial vehicle to commit a felony involving controlled substances or human trafficking—permanently barring reinstatement. Applicants must submit proof of program completion and court compliance, and the Department of Transportation will have 30 days to review and respond to reinstatement applications. If approved, drivers can be permanently disqualified again for subsequent serious offenses. The bill also provides the department with temporary regulatory authority to implement these new provisions, with regulations set to expire three years after the effective date. The law will take effect 30 months after passage, giving stakeholders time to prepare for the new requirements.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=960