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PA HB1970
Bill
Status
10/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ed Neilson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes PennDOT to issue electronic driver's licenses and identification cards viewable on smartphones or tablets to individuals who hold REAL ID-compliant physical licenses
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Electronic products must comply with American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators guidelines and ISO/IEC 18013-5 standards, with data fields updated within 30 days of any department record changes
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Product holders control which data fields verifiers can access (full profile, limited profile, or none), and verifiers may only retain data with explicit consent from the holder
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Drivers must still possess physical licenses while driving; electronic licenses cannot be surrendered to law enforcement, and officers are immune from liability for accidental device damage
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Requires PennDOT to submit an initial cost report within 120 days and annual reports to legislative leadership detailing implementation costs and number of electronic products issued
Legislative Description
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license and for carrying and exhibiting driver's license on demand.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
10/20/2025