An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties in general, providing for restriction on the use of REAL ID.
HB 1356 prohibits Pennsylvania state and local government agencies from requiring REAL ID-compliant identification to access public buildings or receive government services. Instead, it allows standard driver's licenses, non-driver photo IDs, or other similar identification to be accepted as valid alternatives. The bill clarifies that agencies cannot demand identification if it is not otherwise necessary for a service or building access. This directly affects all state and local government services and the residents who use them.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2025
Last action Apr 30, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Stephenie Scialabba
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Craig Staats
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hamm
RRepublican
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
Co
Rob Kauffman
RRepublican
Co
Robert Leadbeter
RRepublican
Co
Tina Pickett
RRepublican
Co
Wendy Fink
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 1356
Scope: PA
Hi! I can help you understand HB 1356. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline