HB 2304
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license.
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- Passed House
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s driver’s license regulations to provide a fee exemption for older Pennsylvanians who have surrendered their driver’s licenses due to a diagnosed physical or mental condition. Specifically, individuals 65 years of age or older presenting evidence of a health care provider’s diagnosis will be exempt from fees associated with renewing their identification cards. The bill also outlines the department’s ability to request documentation of the diagnosis.
Key provisions
- Exempts individuals 65 or older who surrendered their driver’s license due to a medical condition from identification card renewal fees.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to exempt eligible individuals.
- Allows the Department to request evidence of a health care provider’s diagnosis.
- Addresses the issuance and content of driver’s licenses as outlined in Title 75.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens (65 years or older)
- Individuals who have surrendered their driver’s licenses due to medical conditions
- Pennsylvania residents
- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- Health care providers
Notable changes
- Introduces a fee exemption for a specific group of older drivers.
- Clarifies the Department of Transportation’s role in administering the exemption.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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