Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 22 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1970 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, 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, April 29, 2026

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has passed the House. Introduced October 20, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Moderate chance

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Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 23 sponsors

    1 primary, 22 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (22 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Allowing for Electronic Driver's Licenses and ID Cards

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

279 added · 448 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 1970 introduce new definitions and provisions related to electronic driver's licenses and identification cards. Key changes include clearer definitions of "electronic identification card" and "electronic product device," which specify how electronic IDs can be used and accessed. Importantly, the requirement for these electronic IDs to comply with existing standards has been reinforced, ensuring consistency with federal guidelines. These updates matter because they aim to modernize how identification is issued and validated, potentially making it easier for people to carry and use their driving credentials in a digital format.

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2486 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
3053 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
1970 2025 INTRODUCED BY NEILSON, RABB, WAXMAN, HARKINS, VENKAT, SANCHEZ, GIRAL, MARKOSEK, HILL-EVANS, BRENNAN, GUENST, DONAHUE, RIVERA, MAYES, FRANKEL, CIRESI, PARKER, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, GAYDOS, HANBIDGE, GALLAGHER AND DOUGHERTY, OCTOBER 20, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, OCTOBER 20, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions;
1970 2025 INTRODUCED BY NEILSON, RABB, WAXMAN, HARKINS, VENKAT, SANCHEZ, GIRAL, MARKOSEK, HILL-EVANS, BRENNAN, GUENST, DONAHUE, RIVERA, MAYES, FRANKEL, CIRESI, PARKER, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, GAYDOS, HANBIDGE, GALLAGHER AND DOUGHERTY, OCTOBER 20, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, MARCH 23, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for for issuance and content of driver's license and for carrying and exhibiting driver's license on demand.
and, in licensing of drivers, further providing and exhibiting driver's license on demand.se and for carrying The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
(2) Under the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), <-- known as the Pennsylvania Election Code.
(2) Under the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code.
(2) UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL LAW OR <-- REGULATION.
An electronic identification card shall be considered the same as a physical identification card driver's license issued by the department, <-- except as follows:
An electronic identification card shall be considered the same as a physical identification card driver's license issued by the department, except as follows:
<-- (1) Under section 1511.
(1) Under section 1511.
UNLESS <-- OTHERWISE REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION.
"Electronic product." An electronic extension of the department-issued physical product that conveys identity and driving privilege information and is in compliance with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Mobile Driver's License Implementations Guidelines, the ISO/IEC 18013-5 20250HB1970PN2486 - 2 - standard and any other driver's license implementation standards approved by the department and published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
"Electronic product." An electronic extension of the department-issued physical product that conveys identity and 20250HB1970PN3053 - 2 - driving privilege information and is in compliance with the <-- American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Mobile Driver's License Implementations Guidelines, the ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard and any other driver's license implementation standards approved by the department and published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
COMPLIES WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS <-- APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLISHED IN THE PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN.
"Electronic product system." The processes, equipment, programming SOFTWARE and hardware that:
"Electronic product system." The processes, equipment, programming and hardware that:
<-- (1) is used to issue electronic products and to administer the use of issued electronic products, including verification of the information contained in a product using a verification system PROCESS and displaying a product <-- holder's profile;
(1) is used to issue electronic products and to administer the use of issued electronic products, including verification of the information contained in a product using a verification system and displaying a product holder's profile;
and (2) is designed to comply with the most recently <-- applicable standards of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators and International Organization for Standardization for electronic products and electronic product systems.
and (2) is designed to comply with the most recently applicable standards of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators and International Organization for Standardization for electronic products and electronic product systems.
DEPARTMENT-APPROVED NATIONAL AND <-- INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEMS PUBLISHED IN THE PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN.
20250HB1970PN3053 - 3 - * * * "Identification card." A physical identification card or electronic identification card issued by the department under this title that identifies the product holder.
* * * "Identification card." A physical identification card or electronic identification card issued by the department under this title that identifies the product holder.
* * * "ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard." The interface specifications for <-- the implementation of a driving license in association with a mobile device published by the International Organization for Standardization.
* * * "ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard." The interface specifications for the implementation of a driving license in association with a mobile device published by the International Organization for 20250HB1970PN2486 - 3 - Standardization.
* * * "Physical driver's license." A product DRIVER'S LICENSE <-- issued under this title in a physical format, such as paper or plastic, that identifies the individual to whom the card was issued.
* * * "Physical driver's license." A product issued under this title in a physical format, such as paper or plastic, that identifies the individual to whom the card was issued.
"Physical identification card." A product AN IDENTIFICATION <-- CARD issued under this title in a physical format, such as paper or plastic, that identifies the individual to whom the card was issued.
"Physical identification card." A product issued under this title in a physical format, such as paper or plastic, that identifies the individual to whom the card was issued.
* * * "REAL ID Act of 2005." The term shall mean the same as defined under section 2 of the act of May 26, 2017 (P.L.6, 20250HB1970PN3053 - 4 - No.3), known as the Pennsylvania REAL ID Compliance Act.
* * * "REAL ID Act of 2005." The term shall mean the same as defined under section 2 of the act of May 26, 2017 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Pennsylvania REAL ID Compliance Act.
The term includes, <-- without limitation, an electronic wallet.
The term includes, without limitation, an electronic wallet.
"THIRD-PARTY ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM OPERATOR." A PERSON <-- THAT MAINTAINS OR OFFERS A THIRD-PARTY ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM.
"Verifier." A person that seeks to confirm information about an electronic product holder via the department's verification process and the electronic product's data fields.
20250HB1970PN2486 - 4 - "Verifier." A person that seeks to confirm information about an electronic product holder via the department's verification process and the electronic product's data fields.
* * * (k) Electronic driver's license.--The department may issue an electronic driver's license to an individual who holds a physical driver's license issued under this title that complies <-- MAY OR MAY NOT COMPLY with the REAL ID Act of 2005.
* * * (k) Electronic driver's license.--The department may issue an electronic driver's license to an individual who holds a physical driver's license issued under this title that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005.
The <-- department may SHALL create an electronic product system that a <-- licensee may access via an electronic product device TO DISPLAY <-- 20250HB1970PN3053 - 5 - THE ELECTRONIC DRIVER'S LICENSE ON THE DEVICE.
The department may create an electronic product system that a licensee may access via an electronic product device.
(l) Electronic identification card.--The department may issue an electronic identification card to an individual who holds a physical identification card issued under this title which complies MAY OR MAY NOT COMPLY with the REAL ID Act of <-- 2005.
(l) Electronic identification card.--The department may issue an electronic identification card to an individual who holds a physical identification card issued under this title which complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005.
The department may SHALL create an electronic product <-- system that an identification card holder may access via an electronic product device.
The department may create an electronic product system that an identification card holder may access via an electronic product device.
TO DISPLAY THE ELECTRONIC <-- IDENTIFICATION CARD ON THE DEVICE.
COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES UNDER THE <-- LAWS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(n) Electronic products.-- (1) The department may issue only one electronic product 20250HB1970PN2486 - 5 - to an individual.
(n) Electronic products.-- (1) The department may issue only one TYPE OF electronic <-- product to an individual.
An electronic product device shall permit the update of the data fields of the electronic product with the department periodically to determine the <-- operating system and application compliance and to update the 20250HB1970PN3053 - 6 - data fields on the electronic product.
An electronic product device shall permit the update of the data fields of the electronic product with the department periodically to determine the operating system and application compliance and to update the data fields on the electronic product.
TO ENSURE THAT THE <-- ELECTRONIC PRODUCT IS UP TO DATE AND VALID.
(o) Third-party electronic product systems.--The department <-- may issue electronic products through a third-party electronic product system owned, operated or controlled by a third party.
(o) Third-party electronic product systems.--The department may issue electronic products through a third-party electronic product system owned, operated or controlled by a third party.
(O) THIRD-PARTY ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM.--THE DEPARTMENT <-- MAY ISSUE ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS THROUGH A THIRD-PARTY ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM OPERATOR.
(p) Messenger and agent services.--A messenger or agent service authorized under Chapter 75 (relating to messenger 20250HB1970PN2486 - 6 - service) shall require a physical driver's license or physical identification card when transferring ownership of a vehicle or issuing a registration plate or temporary registration plate if a form of identification is required under this title.
A THIRD-PARTY ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM OPERATOR:
(q) Electronic driver's license and electronic identification card verification process.-- (1) The department shall develop a verification process that operates when the department issues electronic products.
(1) SHALL LIMIT THE COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA OR DATA FIELD INFORMATION, WHETHER AS A REQUIRED CONDITION OF USE OF THE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM OR ON THE BASIS OF USER CONSENT, TO ONLY DATA THAT IS ADEQUATE, RELEVANT AND NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM.
(2) An individual who is issued an electronic product may give consent to a verifier to verify information about the product holder via the department's verification process.
(2) SHALL DISCLOSE ALL COLLECTION AND COLLECTION JUSTIFICATION TO AN APPLICANT FOR AN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT OR AN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT HOLDER.
(3) SHALL PERMIT AN APPLICANT FOR AN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT 20250HB1970PN3053 - 7 - OR AN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT HOLDER TO OPT OUT OF ANY DATA COLLECTION AND INFORM THE APPLICANT OR ELECTRONIC PRODUCT HOLDER OF HOW THE APPLICANT'S OR ELECTRONIC PRODUCT HOLDER'S CHOICE TO OPT OUT WILL IMPACT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM.
(4) SHALL TREAT ALL PERSONAL DATA OR DATA FIELD INFORMATION COLLECTED, WHETHER AS A REQUIRED CONDITION OF USE OF THE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM OR ON THE BASIS OF USER CONSENT, AS PERSONAL INFORMATION AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 2 OF THE ACT OF DECEMBER 22, 2005 (P.L.474, NO.94), KNOWN AS THE BREACH OF PERSONAL INFORMATION NOTIFICATION ACT, AND SHALL BE CONSIDERED AN ENTITY THAT MAINTAINS, STORES OR MANAGES COMPUTERIZED DATA THAT INCLUDES PERSONAL INFORMATION UNDER THE BREACH OF PERSONAL INFORMATION NOTIFICATION ACT.
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(5) SHALL REPORT TO THE DATA SUBJECT UPON REQUEST ALL USES OF PERSONAL DATA OR DATA FIELD INFORMATION COLLECTED, WHETHER AS A REQUIRED CONDITION OF USE OF THE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM OR ON THE BASIS OF USER CONSENT.
(6) MAY NOT ACCESS OR CENTRALLY STORE INFORMATION REGARDING PRESENTMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT.
(7) MAY ACCESS AND CENTRALLY STORE ONLY THE MINIMUM NECESSARY INFORMATION, FOR THE MINIMUM NECESSARY DURATION OF TIME, TO ENABLE PRODUCT USE.
(P) AGREEMENT FOR THIRD-PARTY ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM.-- (1) A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT, LICENSING, ACCESS OR USE OF SOFTWARE OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERED INTO BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR A THIRD-PARTY ELECTRONIC PRODUCT SYSTEM MAY NOT INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS:
(I) REQUIRE THE COMMONWEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT TO 20250HB1970PN3053 - 8 - INDEMNIFY, DEFEND OR HOLD HARMLESS ANY PARTY FROM CLAIMS ARISING UNDER THIS SECTION.
(II) SUBJECT THE COMMONWEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT TO BINDING ARBITRATION OR ANY OTHER BINDING EXTRAJUDICIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS.
(III) DESIGNATE A VENUE FOR ANY LEGAL ACTION OR DISPUTE AGAINST THE COMMONWEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT OUTSIDE THE COURTS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH OR A FEDERAL COURT IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(IV) WAIVE ANY CLAIM OR DEFENSE THAT THE FORUM IS NOT CONVENIENT OR PROPER.
(V) REQUIRE THE CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT TO BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF A JURISDICTION OTHER THAN THIS COMMONWEALTH OR FEDERAL LAW.
(2) A PROVISION CONTAINED IN A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT IN VIOLATION OF THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE VOID AND UNENFORCEABLE AND THE REMAINDER OF THE AGREEMENT SHALL REMAIN VALID AND ENFORCEABLE AS IF THE VOID TERM HAD NOT BEEN INCLUDED.
(p) (Q) Messenger and agent services.--A messenger or agent <-- service authorized under Chapter 75 (relating to messenger service) shall require a physical driver's license or physical identification card when transferring ownership of a vehicle or issuing a registration plate or temporary registration plate if a form of identification is required under this title.
(q) (R) Electronic driver's license and electronic <-- identification card verification process.-- (1) The department shall develop CREATE a verification <-- process that operates when the department issues electronic <-- products.
IS CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL <-- STANDARDS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLISHED IN THE 20250HB1970PN3053 - 9 - PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN.
(2) An individual who is issued an electronic product may give consent to a verifier to verify information about the product holder via the department's APPROVED verification <-- process.
(4) If there is a discrepancy between the information on an individual's physical driver's license or physical identification card and the information in a verification <-- from the department via the verification process, IN AN <-- ELECTRONIC DRIVER'S LICENSE OR ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION CARD VERIFICATION PROCESS, the information from the verification process shall be considered the accurate and current information.
(4) If there is a discrepancy between the information on an individual's physical driver's license or physical identification card and the information in a verification from the department via the verification process, the information from the verification process shall be considered the accurate and current information.
(5) The department may enter into agreements with other government entities COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES that issue <-- electronic credentials to allow for verification of those credentials through the department's verification process.
(5) The department may enter into agreements with other government entities that issue electronic credentials to allow for verification of those credentials through the department's verification process.
The department may enter into agreements with other government entities COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES and jurisdictions <-- that operate a similar verification process for the purpose of verifying electronic products issued under this title.
The department may enter into agreements with other government entities and jurisdictions that operate a similar verification process for the purpose of verifying electronic products issued under this title.
AND <-- OTHER APPLICABLE STATUTES.
20250HB1970PN2486 - 7 - (r) Verification process.-- (1) A verifier shall authenticate an electronic product in accordance with applicable American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Standards prior to acceptance of the electronic product.
(6) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, AN EMPLOYEE OF A CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCY AS DEFINED IN 18 PA.C.S.
(2) Electronic product data shall be subject to all jurisdictional data security and privacy protection laws and regulations.
§ 9102 (RELATING TO DEFINITIONS) MAY ACCESS THE 20250HB1970PN3053 - 10 - VERIFICATION PROCESS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S OFFICIAL DUTIES AND RETAIN THAT INFORMATION AS NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAW.
(3) A verifier shall only request electronic product data elements that are necessary to complete the transaction for which that data is being requested.
(r) (S) Verification process.-- <-- (1) A verifier shall authenticate an electronic product in accordance with applicable American Association of Motor <-- Vehicle Administrators Standards prior to acceptance of the electronic product.
(s) Privacy and tracking.--A verifier may only retain electronic product data elements for which the verifier explicitly obtained consent from the electronic product holder.
REGULATIONS.
<-- (2) Electronic product data shall be subject to all jurisdictional data security and privacy protection laws and regulations.
(3) A verifier shall only request electronic product data elements FIELDS that are necessary to complete the <-- transaction for which that data is being requested.
(s) Privacy and tracking.--A verifier may only retain <-- electronic product data elements for which the verifier explicitly obtained consent from the electronic product holder.
(T) PRIVACY AND TRACKING.-- <-- (1) A VERIFIER SHALL ONLY RETAIN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DATA FIELDS FOR THE MINIMUM NECESSARY TIME, OR THE TIME ALLOWED UNDER LAW, AND ONLY WITH THE USER'S CONSENT.
(t) Reports to General Assembly.--Reports to the General Assembly shall be in accordance with the following:
(2) IN ALL CASES, VERIFIERS MAY NOT SELL OR SHARE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DATA FIELDS UNLESS REQUIRED BY LAW AND ONLY WITH A USER'S CONSENT.
(1) Within 120 days of the effective date of this section, the department shall present an initial report to the individuals listed under paragraph (3) providing details on estimated costs associated with the implementation and maintenance of electronic driver's licenses and electronic identification cards.
(3) VERIFIERS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (O)(1), (2), (3), (4) AND (5).
(4) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, ALL 20250HB1970PN3053 - 11 - PERSONAL DATA OR DATA FIELD INFORMATION COLLECTED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE DEEMED A PUBLIC RECORD UNDER THE ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 2008 (P.L.6, NO.3), KNOWN AS THE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW.
THE RESTRICTIONS UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO PRECLUDE A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION FROM ISSUING AN ORDER DIRECTING THAT THE INFORMATION BE PROVIDED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IF THE INFORMATION IS REASONABLY DESCRIBED AND IS REQUESTED SOLELY IN CONNECTION WITH A CRIMINAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION.
(t) (U) Reports to General Assembly.--Reports to the General <-- Assembly shall be in accordance with the following:
(1) Within 120 days of the effective date of this <-- section, the department shall present an initial report to the individuals listed under paragraph (3) providing details on estimated costs associated with the implementation and maintenance of electronic driver's licenses and electronic identification cards.
(2) Except for the year the initial report is presented, the department shall submit an annual report to the individuals listed under paragraph (3) no later than July 1 of each year, providing details on costs incurred by the department under this section.
(2) Except for the year the initial report is presented, the department shall submit an annual report to the 20250HB1970PN2486 - 8 - individuals listed under paragraph (3) no later than July 1 of each year, providing details on costs incurred by the department under this section.
(ii) The total number of electronic driver's 20250HB1970PN3053 - 12 - licenses and electronic identification cards applied for.
(ii) The total number of electronic driver's licenses and electronic identification cards applied for.
(1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE <-- INDIVIDUALS LISTED UNDER PARAGRAPH (2) NO LATER THAN JULY 1 OF EACH YEAR, PROVIDING DETAILS ON COSTS INCURRED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS SECTION.
AT A MINIMUM, THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE:
(I) THE COST TO THE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE ELECTRONIC DRIVER'S LICENSES AND ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
(II) THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ELECTRONIC DRIVER'S LICENSES AND ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION CARDS APPLIED FOR.
(III) THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ELECTRONIC DRIVER'S LICENSES AND ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED.
(2) THE REPORT REQUIRED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:
(I) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.
20250HB1970PN3053 - 13 - (II) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(V) EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE OF AN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT, HOW AN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT WORKS, HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION AT THE DEPARTMENT'S DISCRETION WHICH MAY INCLUDE WRITTEN, ELECTRONIC OR VIDEO MATERIALS.
(a) General rule.--Every licensee shall possess [a] THE <-- physical driver's license issued to the licensee at all times when driving a motor vehicle and shall exhibit [the] a physical <-- driver's license upon demand by a police officer, and when requested by the police officer the licensee shall write the licensee's name in the presence of the officer in order to provide identity.
(a) General rule.--Every licensee shall possess a physical driver's license issued to the licensee at all times when driving a motor vehicle and shall exhibit [the] a physical driver's license upon demand by a police officer, and when requested by the police officer the licensee shall write the licensee's name in the presence of the officer in order to 20250HB1970PN2486 - 9 - provide identity.
(c) Surrender of electronic product device not required.--A statute or regulation that requires an individual to surrender a 20250HB1970PN3053 - 14 - driver's license or identification card to law enforcement shall not apply to an electronic product device.
(c) Surrender of electronic product device not required.--A statute or regulation that requires an individual to surrender a driver's license or identification card to law enforcement shall not apply to an electronic product device.
(d) Privacy of information on electronic product device.-- <-- (1) If a licensee exhibits an electronic driver's license upon demand by a police officer under this section, the police officer may review only the full profile of the product holder's electronic driver's license via the electronic product device.
(d) Privacy of information on electronic product device.-- (1) If a licensee exhibits an electronic driver's license upon demand by a police officer under this section, the police officer may review only the full profile of the product holder's electronic driver's license via the electronic product device.
(2) If the police officer inadvertently reviews information on the electronic product device in addition to the licensee's full profile, the inadvertently reviewed information may not be used as evidence in a civil or criminal trial.
(2) If the police officer inadvertently reviews information on the electronic product device in addition to the licensee's full profile, the inadvertently reviewed information may not be used as evidence in a civil or 20250HB1970PN2486 - 10 - criminal trial.
(D) PRIVACY OF INFORMATION ON ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DEVICE.-- <-- IF A LICENSEE EXHIBITS AN ELECTRONIC DRIVER'S LICENSE UPON DEMAND BY A POLICE OFFICER UNDER THIS SECTION:
(e) Immunity.--If a licensee or identification card holder chooses to exhibit an electronic product or an electronic product device under this title, the individual viewing the electronic product in good faith for a purpose under this title shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability that arises from the licensee's choice, including, but not limited to:
(1) A POLICE OFFICER MAY REVIEW ONLY THE FULL PROFILE OF THE PRODUCT HOLDER'S ELECTRONIC DRIVER'S LICENSE VIA THE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DEVICE.
(2) A POLICE OFFICER SHALL PROMPTLY RETURN THE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DEVICE TO THE LICENSEE ONCE THE POLICE OFFICER HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND DRIVER'S LICENSE INFORMATION AND STATUS OF THE LICENSEE.
(3) EXCEPT WHERE RETENTION IS AUTHORIZED BY LAW, THE POLICE OFFICER SHALL PROMPTLY RETURN THE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DEVICE TO THE LICENSEE UPON REQUEST BY THE LICENSEE.
20250HB1970PN3053 - 15 - (4) THE EXHIBITION OF AN ELECTRONIC DRIVER'S LICENSE BY A LICENSEE MAY NOT SERVE AS CONSENT FOR A POLICE OFFICER TO SEARCH OR ACCESS ANY OTHER DATA OR APPLICATION ON THE ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DEVICE.
(e) Immunity.--If a licensee or identification card holder chooses to exhibit an electronic product or an electronic product device under this title, the individual viewing the electronic product in good faith for a purpose under this title OR FEDERAL OR STATE STATUTE OR REGULATION shall be immune from <-- any civil or criminal liability that arises from the licensee's OR IDENTIFICATION CARD HOLDER'S choice, including, but not <-- limited to:
or (4) any INADVERTENT breakage that may occur to the <-- electronic product device.
or (4) any breakage that may occur to the electronic product device.
(F) REGULATIONS.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROMULGATE <-- REGULATIONS TO ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.
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Action History

  1. Referred to TRANSPORTATION, April 29, 2026

  2. In the Senate

  3. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 28, 2026

  4. Third consideration and final passage, April 28, 2026 (186-15)

  5. Re-reported as committed, April 28, 2026

  6. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 27, 2026

  7. Second consideration, April 27, 2026

  8. Removed from table, April 15, 2026

  9. Laid on the table, March 23, 2026

  10. First consideration, March 23, 2026

  11. Reported as amended, March 23, 2026

  12. Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 20, 2025

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE

Passed 186 Yea · 15 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 102000
Republican 841500
Total 1861500
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (201)
Member Party Vote
Abigail Salisbury Democratic Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Ana Tiburcio Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll 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 Goughnour 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
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jason Dawkins Democratic Yea
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Yea
Jen Mazzocco Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Yea
Joe Ciresi Democratic Yea
Joe McAndrew Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Jordan A. Harris Democratic Yea
Jose Giral Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Justin C. Fleming Democratic Yea
Keith S. Harris 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
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Patrick J. Harkins 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
Sean Dougherty 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
Andrea C. Verobish Republican Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Ann Flood Republican Yea
Barbara Gleim Republican Yea
Brad Roae Republican Yea
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Yea
Brett R. Miller Republican Yea
Brian C. Rasel Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bryan Cutler Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Nay
Catherine I Wallen Republican Yea
Chad G. Reichard Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Clint Owlett Republican Yea
Craig T. Staats Republican Yea
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dallas Kephart Republican Nay
Dan Moul Republican Yea
Dane Watro Republican Yea
David H. Rowe Republican Nay
David H. Zimmerman Republican Yea
David M. Maloney Republican Nay
Donna Scheuren Republican Yea
Doyle Heffley Republican Nay
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Eric J. Weaknecht Republican Yea
Eric R. Nelson Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
Jack Rader Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Nay
James B. Struzzi Republican Yea
Jamie Barton Republican Yea
Jamie L. Flick Republican Yea
Jamie Walsh Republican Nay
Jason Ortitay Republican Yea
Jeff Olsommer Republican Yea
Jeremy Shaffer Republican Yea
Jesse Topper Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Nay
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Nay
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
Josh Bashline 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 Nay
Marc S. Anderson Republican Yea
Marci Mustello Republican Yea
Mark M. Gillen Republican Nay
Marla Brown Republican Nay
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 Nay
Roman Kozak Republican Yea
Russ Diamond Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Yea
Scott Barger Republican Yea
Shelby Labs Republican Yea
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Nay
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 Nay
Zachary Mako Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1970 do?
Allowing for Electronic Driver's Licenses and ID Cards
Who sponsors HB 1970?
HB 1970 is sponsored by Ed Neilson (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Brandon J. Markosek (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), and La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1970?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced October 20, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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