Bill > HB2036

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's transportation regulations by establishing a residency verification process for senior citizens accessing free or reduced public transit fares. Under the new provisions, transportation companies and local transit organizations must verify the Pennsylvania residency of senior passengers at least once every four years, using a list of acceptable documentation established by the state transportation department. Senior citizens can satisfy the residency requirement by presenting a valid, unexpired Pennsylvania driver's license or state-issued photo identification. The bill requires transit agencies to submit compliance plans to the department, detailing how they will verify residency for both new and existing senior passengers, with existing passengers having 12 months to meet the new requirements. The transportation department is tasked with providing technical assistance to transit agencies and conducting random audits to ensure compliance. Additionally, the bill clarifies that state lottery funds deposited into the Public Transportation Trust Fund can be used to cover transit losses from providing free senior citizen services, with specific provisions like limiting commuter rail fares for seniors to $1 per trip. The new regulations will take effect six months after the bill's passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2036