An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for interstate agreements for research and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to the state transportation code that lets the Department of Transportation negotiate agreements with other states or FAA‑approved partners to research, test, and teach about unmanned aircraft systems. The Governor must approve each agreement, and a designated local entity near an airport or an aviation‑focused school will run the activities. It also sets rules for where the agreements can operate and how temporary regulations may be issued.

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Hearings

• Senate Rules & Executive Nominations - (Senate Bills No. 468, 1311, 1408 and certain Executive Nominations)
  Rules & Executive Nominations · Oct 5, 2026

History

1. Feb 3, 2026Reported as committed
2. Feb 3, 2026Laid on the table
3. Feb 3, 2026First consideration
4. Jun 24, 2025Referred to Transportation
5. Jun 23, 2025Third consideration and final passage
6. Jun 10, 2025Re-reported as committed
7. Jun 9, 2025Second consideration
8. Jun 9, 2025Re-referred to Appropriations
9. Jun 4, 2025Reported as amended
10. Jun 4, 2025First consideration
11. Mar 18, 2025Referred to Transportation

Sponsors

• Wayne Langerholc (R) · sponsor
• Doug Mastriano
• Elder Vogel
• Judy Ward
• Patrick Stefano
• Tracy Pennycuick

Bill text

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