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SB 262 In Committee

Tort claims against the Commonwealth; liability for dangerous condition on public roadway.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Passed
Enacted

Tort claims against the Commonwealth; liability for dangerous condition on public roadway. Provides that the Commonwealth or a transportation district of the Commonwealth shall be liable for injury or death caused by a dangerous condition on a public roadway that the Commonwealth or transportation district had knowledge of and negligently or wrongfully failed to remedy or maintain. Current law immunizes the Commonwealth or a transportation district against such liability.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 12, 2026
Last action
Feb 4, 2026 — Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 5-N)
Session
2026
Momentum
27 · Low