Pennsylvania SB 861: 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.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 961
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE BILL
No. 861
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY FLYNN, STREET, KANE, COSTA AND MILLER,
JUNE 18, 2025
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, JUNE 18, 2025
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.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "driver's license" in section
102 of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is
amended and the section is amended by adding definitions to
read:
§ 102. Definitions.
Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent
provisions of this title which are applicable to specific
provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when
used in this title shall have, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
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"Data field." A discrete piece of information that is
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printed or otherwise appears on a product.
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"Driver's license." A license or permit, including a
physical driver's license or electronic driver's license, issued
by the department under this title to drive a motor vehicle
[issued under this title].
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"Electronic driver's license." An electronic representation
of a physical driver's license or identification card that is
viewable on an electronic product system. An electronic driver's
license shall be considered the same as a physical driver's
license issued by the department, except as follows:
(1) Under section 1511 (relating to carrying and
exhibiting driver's license on demand).
(2) Under the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320),
known as the Pennsylvania Election Code.
"Electronic identification card." An electronic
representation of a physical identification card that is
viewable on an electronic product system.
"Electronic product." An electronic representation of a
physical driver's license or identification card that is in
compliance with the ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard, as published on
the effective date of this definition, and any other driver's
license implementation standards approved by the department and
published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, and that is viewable on
an electronic product system.
"Electronic product device." A computer, tablet, smart phone
or other electronic personal device used by an electronic
product holder to access or display an electronic product or
electronic proof of financial responsibility.
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"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 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.
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"Full profile." All the data included on a physical driver's
license or identification card regarding the holder of the
product.
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"Identification card." A physical identification card or
electronic identification card issued by the department under
this title that identifies the individual to whom the card was
issued.
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" 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.
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"Limited profile." An electronic representation created by
the department containing less than all of the data fields
printed or otherwise displayed on an individual's product.
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"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 issued under this
title in a physical format, such as paper or plastic, that
identifies the individual to whom the card was issued.
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"Product." A driver's license or an identification card
issued under this title.
"Product holder." An individual to whom a product has been
issued.
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"Third-party electronic product system." An electronic
product system that is not maintained by the department or an
agent acting on behalf of the department. The term includes,
without limitation, an electronic wallet.
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"Verification process." A method of authenticating an
electron