How HB 528 changes current law

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The bill modifies the application process for driver's licenses by mandating the inclusion of emergency contact information without requiring personal medical details and establishes a process for coroners to access certain driver records.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 1506

  may → shall

  It changes 'may' to 'shall', making the inclusion of specific information on the application form mandatory.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 1506

  an applicant may not be required to include personal medical information, next of kin information or other information of use in an emergency on the form. → but an applicant may not be required to include personal medical information, next of kin information or other information of use in an emergency on the form.

  It clarifies that while the form shall provide for such information, applicants are not obliged to provide it.

• 75 Pa.C.S. § 1956

  (c) Reports to coroner.--The Office of Administration shall create a uniform process that provides coroners, as defined in 16 Pa.C.S. § 13902 (relating to definitions), acting within their official duties access to the following records and systems in the Pennsylvania Justice Network, or its successor, at no cost: (1) Emergency contact or next of kin information provided by an individual at the time of application under section 1506(a) (relating to application for driver's license or learner's permit). (2) Anatomical organ donor registration status as indicated on an individual's driver's license or identification card as provided under section 1510(c) (relating to issuance and content of driver's license). (3) A color photograph of an individual as depicted on the individual's driver's license or identification card.

  It establishes a new process allowing coroners access to certain driver records, enhancing their ability to perform official duties.