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Introduced
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
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," further providing for definitions; and providing for related fees.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania REAL ID Compliance Act to add a definition for "senior citizen" as an individual who is at least 65 years of age, and introduces new provisions related to fees for senior citizens. Specifically, the bill provides that senior citizens will be exempt from additional administrative fees associated with obtaining a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or photo identification card, and will only be required to pay the standard costs for a basic driver's license or ID card. The Department of Transportation is tasked with establishing reasonable and appropriate fees to implement this new provision. The REAL ID Act is a federal law that sets standards for state-issued identification documents, and this bill aims to make the process more affordable for older residents of Pennsylvania by reducing the financial burden of obtaining compliant identification. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, and any existing regulations that conflict with its provisions will be nullified to the extent of such inconsistency.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Maria Collett (D)*,
Jay Costa (D),
John Kane (D),
James Malone (D),
Nick Miller (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to Transportation (on 03/21/2025)
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