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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania Bill HB 253 exempts high-fuel-economy new and leased vehicles from registration for two years
Last action · January 17, 2025: Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 17, 2025Sponsors: Joe Ciresi and 13 others
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What This Bill Would Do
New or leased motor vehicles achieving at least 40 miles per gallon in city driving are exempted from vehicle registration fees for their first two years under House Bill 253. The exemption excludes motorcycles and motorized bicycles and relies on the 2024 Fuel Economy Guide published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy.
Vehicle owners purchasing or leasing qualifying high-efficiency cars save on registration fees during the initial 24-month period following registration before standard departmental classification applies.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Owners and lessees of high-fuel-economy vehicles
Qualifying vehicle owners are exempt from registration requirements for the first two years of the vehicle's registration.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 17, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to FINANCE, Jan. 17, 2025
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