HB 2397
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for specific powers of department and local authorities.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies Pennsylvania law regarding the powers of state departments and local authorities. Specifically, it allows for processions, special activities, and assemblages on state highways without requiring sponsors to indemnify participating elected officials. The bill aims to streamline the permitting process for these events. It clarifies that meeting other requirements for a permit is sufficient, even if the sponsor cannot provide indemnification for elected officials’ participation.
Key provisions
- Allows for processions, special activities, and assemblages on state highways without indemnification of participating elected officials.
- Modifies Section 6109 of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
- Addresses the department’s authority to grant permits for these events.
- Clarifies that meeting other permit requirements is sufficient.
Who is affected
- State Departments
- Local Authorities
- Event Sponsors
- Elected Officials
- Individuals participating in processions, special activities, or assemblages
Notable changes
- Removes the requirement for event sponsors to indemnify participating elected officials.
- Provides an exception to existing indemnification requirements for certain events.
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