Bill Number: HB 1154

Sponsor: Rep. Joseph Hohenstein (D-177)

Co-sponsors: Rep. Tarik Khan (D-194), Rep. Ben Waxman (D-182), Rep. Jose Giral (D-180), Rep. Benjamin Sanchez (D-153), Rep. Nancy Guenst (D-152), Rep. Carol Hill-Evans (D-95), Rep. Chris Pielli (D-156), Rep. Tim Brennan (D-29), Rep. Joe Ciresi (D-146), Rep. Joe McAndrew (D-32), Rep. Darisha K. Parker (D-198), Rep. Patrick Harkins (D-1), Rep. David Delloso (D-162), Rep. Robert Freeman (D-136), Rep. G. Roni Green (D-190), Rep. Jennifer O’Mara (D-165), Rep. Jim Haddock (D-118), Rep. Nikki Rivera (D-96), Rep. Melissa Shusterman (D-157), Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-181), Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-20), Rep. La’Tasha Mayes (D-24), Rep. Robert Merski (D-2), Rep. Perry Warren (D-31), Rep. Sean Dougherty (D-172), Rep. Pat Gallagher (D-173)

Info: An Act amending Title 75 of the PA Consolidated Statues providing for Public Transit Security Grant Program; establishing the Public Transit Security Grant Program Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Transportation. This bill’s purpose is to create a grant program within PennDOT which awards applicants for the prevention, reduction, or mitigation of the effects of crime relating to public transit operations or to improve public transit employee safety. Priority is given to applicants who demonstrate the greatest likelihood of improving safety regarding, demonstrate the most need for the resources, and demonstrate support of associations representing public transit employees. 

Last Action: (6/16/25) Referred to the Rules Committee in the House

This is a strong bill because it proactively addresses growing safety concerns on public transit systems by establishing a dedicated funding source to prevent and reduce crime. By prioritizing applicants with the greatest need and the highest potential for impact—along with those backed by employee organizations—it ensures that resources are directed where they can make the most meaningful difference. Importantly, the bill supports both rider and employee safety, reinforcing trust in public transportation as a safe and reliable option.