07-05-2025
‘Got milk?' Pennsylvania milk delivery restrictions may be a thing of the past
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has passed legislation that will ensure that milk transportation is uninterrupted during bad weather and declared emergencies.
The Milk Hauler Exemption Bill would allow haulers to operate during weather-related commercial vehicle driving bans and emergency declarations. Under Senate Bill 481, which was sponsored by Senator Judy Ward (R-30), those haulers would be permitted to move on highways 24 hours a day and seven days a week without restrictions.
All drivers would have to do to be exempt from the restriction would be to have a one-time decal issued by the Pennsylvania Milk Board.
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'The dairy industry operates around the clock, and cows don't stop producing milk because of bad weather,' Ward said. 'This legislation ensures that our dairy farmers can get their product to market without unnecessary delays, preventing waste and supporting our agricultural economy.'
The bill comes after concerns by local dairy farmers were raised due to products that had to be discarded. Ward noted that she spoke with farmers who had dumped milk during emergencies because of the driving restrictions.
Ward added that she hopes that the bill will allow haulers to make informed decisions while also balancing public safety with the practical needs of the farmers.
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The bill had bipartisan support in the Senate and now heads to the House of Representatives.
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