Bill > SB955

This bill creates a new mental health-themed vehicle registration plate in Pennsylvania, allowing vehicle owners to purchase a special plate featuring the Liberty Bell with a teal and purple ribbon and the phrase "Mental Health Matters" for an additional $42 fee beyond standard registration costs. The bill establishes a Mental Health Restricted Account in the State Treasury, with $15 from each specialty plate fee being deposited into this account to support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which is a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. The specialty plate will be available for motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks under 14,000 pounds, and motor homes. The new law will take effect 120 days after passage, providing time for the Department of Transportation to design and implement the new registration plate. By creating this specialty plate, the bill aims to raise awareness about mental health and generate dedicated funding for crisis support services.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=955