This bill amends the definition of "emergency vehicle" in Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. The updated definition now includes a vehicle owned and operated by the Salvation Army specifically for emergency disaster services, in addition to a wide range of other vehicles such as those operated by state and county emergency management, fire departments, police, ambulances, and various other emergency response organizations. The bill also clarifies the inclusion of privately owned vehicles used by specific officials, such as police chiefs and fire chiefs, in responding to emergencies.

The amendment reflects a comprehensive approach to defining emergency vehicles, ensuring that various organizations and roles involved in emergency response are recognized. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its enactment.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 454 (Mar 21, 2025): 75-102
Printer's No. 0454: 75-102