Bill > HB1517

This bill introduces a new system for vendor-designed vehicle registration plates in Pennsylvania, requiring the Department of Transportation to contract with a private vendor within 12 months to market and sell specialized license plates. The vendor would be responsible for creating and selling up to 12 initial plate designs online, with the ability to expand designs after a year, and must meet specific requirements such as establishing an electronic infrastructure compatible with department systems, processing purchases, and allowing plate personalization. The plates will be available for motorcycles and passenger vehicles under 14,000 pounds, with design restrictions to prevent mimicking standard state plates. The vendor must remit fees to the department, which will be used to reimburse implementation costs and support the Pennsylvania State Police Traffic Safety Enhancement Restricted Account. The department retains approval rights over plate designs and can cancel designs if deemed necessary, and each plate design remains the property of the state. The contract with the vendor will be for an initial five-year term, renewable for two additional five-year terms, and the vendor must comply with existing registration plate regulations. The bill will take effect 180 days after passage, providing time for implementation of the new vendor-designed plate program.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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