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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of May 26, 2017 (P.L.6, No.3), entitled "An act providing for participation in the REAL ID Act of 2005, for compliance by residents of this Commonwealth, for reports to General Assembly and for publication; and repealing the REAL ID Nonparticipation Act," providing for exemption from fees.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania REAL ID Compliance Act to provide a fee exemption for eligible seniors aged 65 and older. Specifically, the bill allows seniors to be exempt from administrative fees associated with REAL ID documentation, though they may still be required to pay the standard cost for a driver's license or photo identification card. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be responsible for establishing reasonable and appropriate fees to administer this new exemption. The REAL ID Act, originally passed to enhance security standards for state-issued identification documents following recommendations from the 9/11 Commission, will now offer a financial benefit to older residents by reducing the cost burden of obtaining compliant identification. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, and any existing regulations that conflict with this new provision will be considered void to the extent of their inconsistency.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Steve Malagari (D)*,
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Last Action
Referred to Aging & Older Adult Services (on 03/17/2025)
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