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PA SB861
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Martin Flynn
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AI Summary
- Authorizes PennDOT to issue electronic driver's licenses and identification cards viewable on smartphones, tablets, or other electronic devices to individuals who hold physical licenses or IDs
- Electronic products must comply with ISO/IEC 18013-5 international standards and contain data fields matching the holder's physical license; updates to records must sync within 30 days
- Product holders control which data fields verifiers can access (full profile, limited profile, or none), and verifiers may only retain data for which they obtained explicit consent
- Drivers must still possess and exhibit a physical driver's license upon police demand; law enforcement cannot require surrender of electronic devices and is not liable for inadvertent damage to them
- PennDOT must submit an initial cost estimate report within 120 days of enactment, followed by annual reports detailing issuance costs and the number of electronic licenses applied for and 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
6/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation6/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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