Bill > HB528

This bill modifies two sections of Pennsylvania's vehicle code to improve emergency information access and clarify driver's license application requirements. Specifically, the bill changes the language around driver's license and learner's permit applications to require that the application form provide space for personal medical information, next of kin details, and emergency contact information, while explicitly stating that applicants cannot be compelled to include such information. Additionally, the bill establishes a new provision requiring the Office of Administration to create a uniform process that provides coroners free access to certain records in the Pennsylvania Justice Network, including emergency contact information, organ donor status, and a color photograph from an individual's driver's license or identification card. These changes aim to facilitate easier identification and emergency response by allowing coroners to quickly access critical personal information when necessary, while also protecting applicants' ability to choose whether to provide sensitive personal details on their driver's license application. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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