4/19/17
by News Department on 04/19/17Argall's Bill is approved...
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee approved a proposal written by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that would protect consumers utilizing household goods movers.
Argall said, “In Pennsylvania, it is more advantageous to operate a household goods moving company illegally than it is to comply with the law.
These illegal companies often lack the necessary insurance coverage to protect damaged goods during a move, leaving the consumer on the hook.”
Argall’s bill would make it a punishable offense to perform an illegal move in the state with a $5,000 fine.
Vehicles used in an illegal household goods move would be confiscated and registration would be suspended. Repeat offenders would be subject to a $10,000 fine.
Revenue generated under the bill would be invested into future motor carrier enforcement through the PUC.
The bill only applies to commercial, for-hire entities.
The legislation now moves to the full Senate for its consideration.
