HB 1243 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for application for REAL ID.
Last action — Re-referred to Appropriations
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
23 added · 19 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill HB 1243 now explicitly lists the types of documents that can be accepted when applying for a REAL ID, including Social Security cards, W-2 forms, and pay stubs. Additionally, the bill's effective date has been changed from 60 days to immediate implementation. These changes are important because they clarify what documents are acceptable for applicants, making the process more transparent, and ensure the legislation takes effect right away, allowing residents to access their REAL IDs without delay.
PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
1334 THEPRINTER'S GENERALNO. ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
2127 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
NELSON, PICKETT, RADER, RAPP, SMITHSMITH, ZIMMERMAN AND ZIMMERMAN,OTTEN, MAY 24, 2023 REFERREDAS TOREPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MAYHOUSE 24,OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, OCTOBER 16, 2023 AN ACT Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for application for REAL ID.
(a) Verification of Social Security number.--The department shall accept any type of document permitted under A SOCIAL <-- SECURITY CARD, W-2 FORM, SSA 1099 FORM, A NON-SSA 1099 FORM OR A PAY STUB THAT FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENTS OF the Real ID Act of 2005 for the purpose of reviewing an application for a REAL ID and verifying the applicant's Social Security number.
This act shall take effect in 60 days.days <-- IMMEDIATELY.
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Amendments
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Action History
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Re-referred to Appropriations
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Second consideration
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First consideration
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Reported as committed
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Referred to Transportation
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Third consideration and final passage
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Re-reported as committed
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Re-committed to Appropriations
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Second consideration
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Removed from table
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Laid on the table
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First consideration
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Reported as amended
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Referred to Transportation
Sponsors
- Dan Moul · Cosponsor
- Ed Neilson · Cosponsor
- Eric R. Nelson · Cosponsor
- Tina Pickett · Cosponsor
- Jack Rader · Cosponsor
- Kathy L. Rapp · Cosponsor
- Brian Smith · Cosponsor
- Danielle Friel Otten · Cosponsor
- Kerry A. Benninghoff · Primary
- Jamie Barton · Cosponsor
- Bud Cook · Cosponsor
- Jamie L. Flick · Cosponsor
- Mark M. Gillen · Cosponsor
- Keith J. Greiner · Cosponsor
- R. Lee James · Cosponsor
- Rob W. Kauffman · Cosponsor
- Martin T. Causer · Cosponsor
- David H. Zimmerman · Cosponsor
- Jim Marshall · Cosponsor
- Barry Jozwiak · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 233 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican
Co-sponsors (19)
- Dan Moul Republican
- Ed Neilson Democratic
- Eric R. Nelson Republican
- Tina Pickett Republican
- Jack Rader Republican
- Kathy L. Rapp Republican
- Brian Smith Republican
- Danielle Friel Otten Democratic
- Jamie Barton Republican
- Bud Cook Republican
- Jamie L. Flick Republican
- Mark M. Gillen Republican
- Keith J. Greiner Republican
- R. Lee James Republican
- Rob W. Kauffman Republican
- Martin T. Causer Republican
- David H. Zimmerman Republican
- Jim Marshall
- Barry Jozwiak
Not signed on (233)
233 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 233 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| James Brewster | — | Yea |
| John Disanto | — | Yea |
| John I. Kane | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsey M. Williams | Democratic | Yea |
| Marty Flynn | Democratic | Yea |
| Timothy P. Kearney | Democratic | Yea |
| Camera Bartolotta | Republican | Yea |
| David G. Argall | Republican | Yea |
| Elder A. Vogel | Republican | Yea |
| Greg Rothman | Republican | Yea |
| Kim L. Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick J. Stefano | Republican | Yea |
| Rosemary M. Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne Langerholc | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (203)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Galloway | — | Yea |
| P. Sturla | — | Yea |
| Aaron Kaufer | — | Yea |
| Barry Jozwiak | — | Yea |
| Dan Miller | — | Yea |
| Donna Bullock | — | Yea |
| Donna Oberlander | — | Yea |
| George Dunbar | — | Yea |
| Jim Gregory | — | Yea |
| Jim Marshall | — | Yea |
| Joseph Adams | — | Yea |
| Joshua Siegel | — | Yea |
| Kevin Boyle | — | Yea |
| Louis Schmitt | — | Yea |
| MACKENZIE, R | — | Yea |
| Mark Rozzi | — | Yea |
| Matthew Gergely | — | Yea |
| Mike Cabell | — | Yea |
| Paul Schemel | — | Yea |
| Robert W. Mercuri | — | Yea |
| Seth Grove | — | Yea |
| Stephen Kinsey | — | Yea |
| Stephenie Scialabba | — | Yea |
| Torren Ecker | — | Yea |
| Abigail Salisbury | Democratic | Yea |
| Aerion Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Amen Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| Anita Astorino Kulik | Democratic | Yea |
| Anthony A. Bellmon | Democratic | Yea |
| Arvind Venkat | Democratic | Yea |
| Ben Waxman | Democratic | Yea |
| Benjamin V. Sanchez | Democratic | Yea |
| Brandon J. Markosek | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Munroe | Democratic | Yea |
| Bridget M. Kosierowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Democratic | Yea |
| Carol Kazeem | Democratic | Yea |
| Chris Pielli | Democratic | Yea |
| Christina D. Sappey | Democratic | Yea |
| Christopher M. Rabb | Democratic | Yea |
| Dan Frankel | Democratic | Yea |
| Dan K. Williams | Democratic | Yea |
| Daniel J. Deasy | Democratic | Yea |
| Danielle Friel Otten | Democratic | Yea |
| Danilo Burgos | Democratic | Yea |
| Darisha K. Parker | Democratic | Yea |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Yea |
| David M. Delloso | Democratic | Yea |
| Ed Neilson | Democratic | Yea |
| Eddie Day Pashinski | Democratic | Yea |
| Elizabeth Fiedler | Democratic | Yea |
| Emily Kinkead | Democratic | Yea |
| Frank Burns | Democratic | Yea |
| G. Roni Green | Democratic | Yea |
| Gina H. Curry | Democratic | Yea |
| Greg Scott | Democratic | Yea |
| Greg Vitali | Democratic | Yea |
| Heather Boyd | Democratic | Yea |
| Ismail Smith-Wade-El | Democratic | Yea |
| Jared G. Solomon | Democratic | Yea |
| Jason Dawkins | Democratic | Yea |
| Jeanne McNeill | Democratic | Yea |
| Jennifer O'Mara | Democratic | Yea |
| Jessica Benham | Democratic | Yea |
| Jim Haddock | Democratic | Yea |
| Joanna E. McClinton | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe Ciresi | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe McAndrew | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe Webster | Democratic | Yea |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Democratic | Yea |
| Jordan A. Harris | Democratic | Yea |
| Jose Giral | Democratic | Yea |
| Joseph C. Hohenstein | Democratic | Yea |
| Justin C. Fleming | Democratic | Yea |
| Kristine C. Howard | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle Donahue | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle J. Mullins | Democratic | Yea |
| La'Tasha D. Mayes | Democratic | Yea |
| Leanne Krueger | Democratic | Yea |
| Lindsay Powell | Democratic | Yea |
| Lisa A. Borowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Liz Hanbidge | Democratic | Yea |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Democratic | Yea |
| Mandy Steele | Democratic | Yea |
| Manuel Guzman | Democratic | Yea |
| Mary Jo Daley | Democratic | Yea |
| MaryLouise Isaacson | Democratic | Yea |
| Matthew D. Bradford | Democratic | Yea |
| Maureen E. Madden | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Cerrato | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa L. Shusterman | Democratic | Yea |
| Michael H. Schlossberg | Democratic | Yea |
| Morgan Cephas | Democratic | Yea |
| Nancy Guenst | Democratic | Yea |
| Napoleon J. Nelson | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Yea |
| Pat Gallagher | Democratic | Yea |
| Patrick J. Harkins | Democratic | Yea |
| Patty Kim | Democratic | Yea |
| Paul Friel | Democratic | Yea |
| Paul Takac | Democratic | Yea |
| Perry S. Warren | Democratic | Yea |
| Peter Schweyer | Democratic | Yea |
| Regina G. Young | Democratic | Yea |
| Rick Krajewski | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert E. Merski | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert F. Matzie | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert Freeman | Democratic | Yea |
| Ryan A. Bizzarro | Democratic | Yea |
| Scott Conklin | Democratic | Yea |
| Steve Samuelson | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven R. Malagari | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarah Probst | Democratic | Yea |
| Tarik Khan | Democratic | Yea |
| Tim Brennan | Democratic | Yea |
| Tim Briggs | Democratic | Yea |
| Tina M. Davis | Democratic | Yea |
| Aaron Bernstine | Republican | Yea |
| Abby Major | Republican | Yea |
| Alec J. Ryncavage | Republican | Yea |
| Andrew Kuzma | Republican | Yea |
| Ann Flood | Republican | Yea |
| Barbara Gleim | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Roae | Republican | Yea |
| Brett R. Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Cutler | Republican | Yea |
| Bud Cook | Republican | Yea |
| Carl Walker Metzgar | Republican | Yea |
| Charity Grimm Krupa | Republican | Yea |
| Clint Owlett | Republican | Yea |
| Craig T. Staats | Republican | Yea |
| Craig Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Dallas Kephart | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Moul | Republican | Yea |
| Dane Watro | Republican | Yea |
| David H. Rowe | Republican | Yea |
| David H. Zimmerman | Republican | Yea |
| David M. Maloney | Republican | Yea |
| Dawn W. Keefer | Republican | Yea |
| Donna Scheuren | Republican | Yea |
| Doyle Heffley | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Davanzo | Republican | Yea |
| Eric R. Nelson | Republican | Yea |
| Jack Rader | Republican | Yea |
| Jacob D. Banta | Republican | Yea |
| James B. Struzzi | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie Barton | Republican | Yea |
| Jamie L. Flick | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Ortitay | Republican | Yea |
| Jesse Topper | Republican | Yea |
| Jill N. Cooper | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Rigby | Republican | Yea |
| Joanne Stehr | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Emrick | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Hamm | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Hogan | Republican | Yea |
| Joe Kerwin | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Lawrence | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Schlegel | Republican | Yea |
| Jonathan Fritz | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph D'Orsie | Republican | Yea |
| Joshua D. Kail | Republican | Yea |
| Kate A. Klunk | Republican | Yea |
| Kathleen C. Tomlinson | Republican | Yea |
| Kathy L. Rapp | Republican | Yea |
| Keith J. Greiner | Republican | Yea |
| Kerry A. Benninghoff | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Marcell | Republican | Yea |
| Leslie Rossi | Republican | Yea |
| Marci Mustello | Republican | Yea |
| Mark M. Gillen | Republican | Yea |
| Marla Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Martin T. Causer | Republican | Yea |
| Martina A. White | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Stender | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Armanini | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Milou Mackenzie | Republican | Yea |
| Mindy Fee | Republican | Yea |
| Natalie Mihalek | Republican | Yea |
| Parke Wentling | Republican | Yea |
| Perry A. Stambaugh | Republican | Yea |
| R. Lee James | Republican | Yea |
| Rich Irvin | Republican | Yea |
| Rob W. Kauffman | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Leadbeter | Republican | Yea |
| Russ Diamond | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Warner | Republican | Yea |
| Shelby Labs | Republican | Yea |
| Sheryl M. Delozier | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Borowicz | Republican | Yea |
| Steven C. Mentzer | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas L. Mehaffie | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Twardzik | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy J. O'Neal | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy R. Bonner | Republican | Yea |
| Tina Pickett | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Valerie S. Gaydos | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Zachary Mako | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (37)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Siegel | — | Yea |
| Louis Schmitt | — | Yea |
| Mike Cabell | — | Yea |
| Seth Grove | — | Yea |
| Torren Ecker | — | Yea |
| Abigail Salisbury | Democratic | Yea |
| Aerion Abney | Democratic | Yea |
| Ben Waxman | Democratic | Yea |
| Benjamin V. Sanchez | Democratic | Yea |
| Bridget M. Kosierowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Dave Madsen | Democratic | Yea |
| Elizabeth Fiedler | Democratic | Yea |
| Emily Kinkead | Democratic | Yea |
| Gina H. Curry | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe Webster | Democratic | Yea |
| Jordan A. Harris | Democratic | Yea |
| Justin C. Fleming | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle J. Mullins | Democratic | Yea |
| La'Tasha D. Mayes | Democratic | Yea |
| Manuel Guzman | Democratic | Yea |
| Morgan Cephas | Democratic | Yea |
| Napoleon J. Nelson | Democratic | Yea |
| Pat Gallagher | Democratic | Yea |
| Regina G. Young | Democratic | Yea |
| Steven R. Malagari | Democratic | Yea |
| Tim Brennan | Democratic | Yea |
| Ann Flood | Republican | Yea |
| Clint Owlett | Republican | Yea |
| Eric R. Nelson | Republican | Yea |
| James B. Struzzi | Republican | Yea |
| John A. Lawrence | Republican | Yea |
| Kristin Marcell | Republican | Yea |
| Marci Mustello | Republican | Yea |
| Natalie Mihalek | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Warner | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas H. Kutz | Republican | Yea |
| Zachary Mako | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (25)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Siegel | — | Yea |
| Louis Schmitt | — | Yea |
| Mark Rozzi | — | Yea |
| Mike Cabell | — | Yea |
| Anthony A. Bellmon | Democratic | Yea |
| Brandon J. Markosek | Democratic | Yea |
| Ed Neilson | Democratic | Yea |
| Gina H. Curry | Democratic | Yea |
| Jeanne McNeill | Democratic | Yea |
| Jennifer O'Mara | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe McAndrew | Democratic | Yea |
| Joseph C. Hohenstein | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle J. Mullins | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa L. Shusterman | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Yea |
| Perry S. Warren | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Donna Scheuren | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Davanzo | Republican | Yea |
| James B. Struzzi | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Ortitay | Republican | Yea |
| Kerry A. Benninghoff | Republican | Yea |
| Perry A. Stambaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Warner | Republican | Yea |
| Shelby Labs | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (25)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Siegel | — | Yea |
| Louis Schmitt | — | Yea |
| Mark Rozzi | — | Yea |
| Mike Cabell | — | Yea |
| Anthony A. Bellmon | Democratic | Yea |
| Brandon J. Markosek | Democratic | Yea |
| Ed Neilson | Democratic | Yea |
| Gina H. Curry | Democratic | Yea |
| Jeanne McNeill | Democratic | Yea |
| Jennifer O'Mara | Democratic | Yea |
| Joe McAndrew | Democratic | Yea |
| Joseph C. Hohenstein | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyle J. Mullins | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa L. Shusterman | Democratic | Yea |
| Nick Pisciottano | Democratic | Yea |
| Perry S. Warren | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Donna Scheuren | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Davanzo | Republican | Yea |
| James B. Struzzi | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Ortitay | Republican | Yea |
| Kerry A. Benninghoff | Republican | Yea |
| Perry A. Stambaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Warner | Republican | Yea |
| Shelby Labs | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 1243?
- HB 1243 is sponsored by Dan Moul (Republican), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Eric R. Nelson (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), Jack Rader (Republican), Kathy L. Rapp (Republican), Brian Smith (Republican), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican), Jamie Barton (Republican), Bud Cook (Republican), Jamie L. Flick (Republican), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Keith J. Greiner (Republican), R. Lee James (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Martin T. Causer (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Jim Marshall, and Barry Jozwiak.
- What is the current status of HB 1243?
- This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 1243?
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