Bill > HB1296

This bill amends Pennsylvania vehicle registration laws to create optional donation opportunities for two grant programs: the Fire Company Grant Program and the Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. When individuals apply for or renew a driver's license, identification card, or vehicle registration, they can choose to make voluntary contributions of $5 for one-year registrations or $10 for two-year registrations. These contributions will be added to the regular registration fees and collected by the Department of Transportation, which will then transfer the total annual amount to specific restricted accounts in the General Fund. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency will have access to these funds to provide grants to fire companies and emergency medical services organizations. The bill establishes a straightforward mechanism for residents to support local emergency services voluntarily during routine vehicle-related transactions, with the contributions being completely optional and added as a simple checkbox or selection during registration processes. The new provisions will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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