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PA HB1057

PA HB1057
Amending the act of May 11, 1889 (P.L.188, No.210), entitled "A further supplement to an act, entitled 'An act to establish a board of wardens for the Port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotage, and for other purposes,' approved March twenty-ninth, one thousand eight hundred and three, and for regulating the rates of pilotage and number of pilots," further providing for rates of pilotage and computation, for pilotage fees and unit charge and for charges for services.

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Introduced
03/26/2025
In Committee
06/25/2025
Crossed Over
05/06/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of May 11, 1889 (P.L.188, No.210), entitled "A further supplement to an act, entitled 'An act to establish a board of wardens for the Port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotage, and for other purposes,' approved March twenty-ninth, one thousand eight hundred and three, and for regulating the rates of pilotage and number of pilots," further providing for rates of pilotage and computation, for pilotage fees and unit charge and for charges for services.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law regulating pilotage services in the Delaware River and Bay area by updating various fees and charges for maritime pilots. Specifically, the bill increases the per-unit charge for pilotage services, gradually raising the rate from $14.91 per unit in 2022 to $18.86 per unit by 2028, and increasing the maximum unit charge from 1,550 units to 1,600 units starting in 2026. The bill also raises several other service-related charges, including increasing the ship communication charge from $275 to $300, transportation fees for vessels moving between different points on the Delaware River from $1,000-$1,200 to $1,250-$1,500, and canal transit fees for vessels of different lengths from $1,000-$1,500 to $1,250-$1,750. Additionally, the bill modifies charges for extra services such as anchoring, compass adjustments, and cancellation of sailing orders. A finance charge provision allows for up to 1.5% monthly interest on invoices outstanding beyond 30 days. The changes are designed to update the fee structure for maritime pilotage services to reflect current costs and market conditions, with the bill taking effect 60 days after passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Removed from table (on 10/07/2025)

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