This bill amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding vehicle inspections, specifically focusing on emission inspection requirements. It introduces a new exemption for the newest model year vehicles, allowing them to be exempt from emission inspections for five years post-manufacture, with a one-time certificate of exemption required to be affixed to the vehicle. Additionally, it specifies that vehicles manufactured without a gas cap are not required to undergo gas cap testing. The bill also mandates that the five most recent model year vehicles must undergo visual antitampering inspections for emissions control components during their annual safety inspections.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a prohibition on expenditures for the emission inspection program and outlines a process for the Department of Environmental Protection to revise the state implementation plan. This includes removing certain counties from the enhanced vehicle emission inspection and maintenance program based on population criteria and ensuring that these counties can maintain relevant air quality standards without the program. The revised plan must be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency by August 1, 2026, and the Department must comply with federal laws throughout this process to avoid negative impacts on federal funding.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1616 (Apr 17, 2026): 75-4702(g)