HB 2600
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for reimbursement of expenses for towing and recovery services incurred by safety entities; and imposing duties on the Department of Transportation.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to provide reimbursement to safety entities, such as law enforcement and roadway authorities, for the expenses of towing and recovery services incurred when restoring roadway safety or traffic flow after incidents. It establishes a process for these entities to seek reimbursement, outlines specific definitions related to the process, and requires the Department of Transportation to administer the program and provide regular reports to the General Assembly. The bill also directs the Department of Transportation to issue guidance on implementing the new requirements.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for safety entities to seek reimbursement for towing and recovery services.
- Defines key terms such as ‘roadway authority,’ ‘safety entity,’ and ‘towing and recovery services’ in relation to roadway safety.
- Requires reimbursement to align with the Federal Highway Administration’s incident response framework.
- Specifies documentation requirements for reimbursement claims, including incident reports and itemized invoices.
- Sets a review period for reimbursement claims by roadway authorities.
- Allows roadway authorities to pursue cost recovery from at-fault parties or insurers.
- Mandates the Department of Transportation to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing reimbursement activities.
- Provides for the Department of Transportation to establish per-incident reimbursement limits for extraordinary incidents.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
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Primary sponsor
Manuel Guzman
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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