by FOX56 NEWSROOM

Fri, November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Updated Fri, November 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM

State Senator Marty Flynn

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CO. — A new measure dubbed the “Jetsons Act” has been introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate that would amend the state’s vehicle laws to accommodate so-called “roadable aircraft” — flying cars — while revising inspection and registration rules across the board.

The bill’s prime sponsor is Marty Flynn (D-22), with co-sponsors including Lisa Boscola (D-18) and Nick Miller (D-14).

Flynn introduced the legislation during the last legislative session, where it failed to pass. This time around, the bill has two co-sponsors.

What the Bill Proposes

Under Senate Bill 1077 (2025-2026 session), the state’s vehicle statute (Title 75) would be updated in several key areas:

• Definitions: The bill expands and clarifies definitions in the General Provisions section of Title 75, including new language that captures vehicles capable of operation both on the ground and in the air.
• Registration of Vehicles: It would authorize the issuance of specialized registration plates for “roadable aircraft” — vehicles licensed to operate on the road as well as transition to flight.
• Special Vehicles and Pedestrians: Title 75 would be amended to include a new category for these hybrid aircraft/ground vehicles, defining their permissible operation and regulatory oversight.
• Inspection of Vehicles: The bill would revise periodic inspection requirements and introduce provisions for “specific vehicle inspection” tailored to new vehicle types like roadable aircraft.
• Snowmobiles and ATVs: The measure also proposes modifications to definitions related to snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, ensuring consistency with the broader modernization efforts.

Legislative Details & Status

On November 5, 2025, the bill was referred to the Senate Transportation Committee. No votes or committee hearings have been posted yet.

Why It Matters

Supporters argue that SB 1077 positions Pennsylvania to anticipate future mobility innovations by establishing a legal framework now rather than playing catch-up later. With the rapid advancement of urban air mobility vehicles and hybrid ground/air crafts, the bill would give state regulators and vehicle owners clearer rules for operation, inspection and registration.

Critics may raise questions about safety, licensing, insurance, and infrastructure readiness — for example, how to inspect flying vehicles in a meaningful way, or enforce roadway-to-air transitions. The inspection provisions and registration rules in the bill begin to address these issues.

What’s Next

The bill will undergo committee review, where public hearings, stakeholder input and technical amendments may take place. If advanced out of committee, it would return to the full Senate for debate and a vote. After that, it would move to the House and, if passed, to the Governor for signature.