An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, further providing for administrative duties of department.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to clarify the Department of Transportation’s (Department) ability to provide documents and information related to vehicle registrations, titles, and security interests, as well as statistical data deemed in the public interest. It specifically exempts certain documents provided by applicants to prove identity or residency from disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law, with exceptions for court orders, subpoenas, and limited law enforcement requests in exigent circumstances. The bill also defines ‘immigration enforcement’ for clarity.
Key provisions
- The Department can supply copies of and information about vehicle registrations, titles, and security interests.
- Statistical data deemed in the public interest can be provided.
- Documents provided to the Department to prove identity or residency are exempt from Right-to-Know Law disclosure.
- Exemptions for disclosure include court orders, subpoenas, and limited law enforcement requests in exigent circumstances.
- ‘Immigration enforcement’ is defined as efforts to investigate or enforce federal immigration laws.
Who is affected
- The Department of Transportation
- Vehicle owners and registrants
- Applicants for vehicle registrations and titles
- Law enforcement agencies
- Individuals seeking information about vehicle records
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- Pn 3760 Html
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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