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PA SB748

PA SB748
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
05/09/2025
In Committee
10/29/2025
Crossed Over
06/11/2025
Passed
10/30/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/30/2025

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 an existing law regarding pilotage rates and services for vessels in the Delaware River and Bay, specifically updating fees and charges for pilots operating in the Port of Philadelphia. The bill increases various charges and unit rates for pilotage services from 2026 to 2028, including raising the per-unit charge from $17.26 to $18.86 and increasing the maximum unit charge from 1,550 to 1,600 units. Additionally, the bill raises several specific service charges, such as increasing the ship communication charge from $275 to $300, transportation fees between different locations along the Delaware River from $1,000 to $1,250 or $1,500, and canal transit fees for vessels based on their length. The bill also modifies cancellation charges, now requiring a minimum pilotage charge when sailing orders are canceled, with specific notification time requirements depending on the vessel's location. These changes aim to adjust pilotage rates to reflect current economic conditions and provide updated compensation for pilotage services in the Delaware River and Bay region. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Act No. 42 of 2025 (on 10/30/2025)

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