An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fees, further providing for exemption of persons, entities and vehicles from fees.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the Pennsylvania vehicle law to eliminate fees for certain identification cards. Specifically, it exempts individuals 18 years of age or older who are first-time voters and eligible to vote in Pennsylvania from paying the initial fee for an identification card, including the cost of a photograph. The bill also allows the Department of Transportation to request additional information to verify an applicant's identity and voting eligibility. The law will take effect 60 days after it is passed.
Key provisions
- Eliminates initial fees for identification cards.
- Exempts first-time voters from the identification card fee.
- Exempts eligible voters from the identification card fee.
- Allows the Department of Transportation to verify applicant identity.
- Specifies eligibility requirements for exemption (age, first-time voter, and voting eligibility).
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- First-time voters
- Eligible voters
- Individuals seeking identification cards
Notable changes
- Creates an exemption from identification card fees for specific voter groups.
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- Pn 2996 Html
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Jose Giral
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