Bill > HB1008

This bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle registration renewal process by requiring the Department of Transportation to send a renewal application at least 60 days before a registration expires, and now also mandating that the department send text message or email notifications about the upcoming expiration if contact information is available. The bill specifies that such contact information must be voluntarily provided by the registrant and cannot be shared with third parties. The notifications will be sent weekly until the registration is renewed. The bill maintains existing requirements that renewal applications must include self-certification of financial responsibility and applicable fees, and for motor carrier vehicles, must also include a self-certification of current safety inspection. Importantly, the bill emphasizes that not receiving a renewal application does not exempt a vehicle owner from the responsibility of renewing their registration. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law, and are designed to improve communication with vehicle owners about registration renewals and help ensure timely registration updates.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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