Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro signed into law today Pennsylvania's latest ban on the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving. The law does include an exemption for "A mobile or handheld radio being used by a person with an amateur radio station license issued by the Federal Communications Commision."

Attached is a copy of Pennsylvania Senate Bill No. 37 (PA SB-37) in .pdf format (available also at this link: https://legiscan.com/PA/text/SB37/2023). The relevant text appears on page 2. It is suggested that you print out at least the first two pages of this document, with the relevant test highlighted, plus a copy of your amateur radio license, and carry them with you in your vehicle or on your person.

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Pennsylvania SB37 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session

Bill Text (2024-06-05) In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license; in rules of the road in general, further providing for prohibiting text-based communications and pr

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