An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in turnpike, further providing for electronic toll collection.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies Pennsylvania’s toll collection laws to clarify how information related to electronic toll collection can be shared with law enforcement. Specifically, it ensures that information about missing persons, particularly those considered at high risk, can be provided to officials assisting in recovery efforts. The bill updates a section of the existing law to explicitly allow this sharing of data, aligning with existing alert systems. It also establishes a 60-day timeframe for the law to take effect.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the ability of law enforcement to access information related to electronic toll collection.
- Specifically allows the sharing of information for the recovery of abducted children and missing persons.
- This provision aligns with the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System and Missing Endangered Person Advisory System.
- Updates Section 8117(d)(2) of Title 74 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Turnpike users
- Law enforcement agencies
- Families of missing persons
Notable changes
- Expands the scope of information that can be shared with law enforcement during missing persons investigations.
- Reinforces the connection between electronic toll collection data and public safety efforts.
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- Pn 1610 Html
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Primary sponsor
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Patrick Stefano
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