HB 472 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits, for application for driver's license or learner's permit, for application for driver's license or learner's permit by minor and for issuance and content of driver's license; and, in fees, further providing for driver's license and learner's permit.

HB 472 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to support minors experiencing homelessness (defined as individuals under 18 meeting federal homelessness criteria under 42 U.S.C. § 11434A). It allows these minors to use temporary addresses (like schools or shelters) for license applications, substitute school/social worker signatures for parental/guardian signatures, and waive initial license/ID fees. The bill directly affects homeless youth under 18 seeking driver's licenses or learner's permits in Pennsylvania. Key provisions include updated definitions in Section 102, revised application requirements in Sections 1505(g), 1506(c), and 1507(a), and fee waivers in Sections 1510(k) and 1951(e).
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Apr 11, 2025
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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN0455 Printer's No. PN1023 · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add a specific definition for 'minor experiencing homelessness' and to extend the effective date of the legislation from 60 days to 19 months. This change ensures the new provisions regarding fee waivers and alternative signature requirements remain in force for a longer period, likely to allow for necessary administrative rulemaking.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding a formal definition for 'minor experiencing homelessness' to ensure clarity in applying fee waivers and signature exceptions.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'minor experiencing homelessness' to clarify eligibility for fee waivers and alternative signature requirements.

TIMELINE

Extended the effective date of the act from 60 days to 19 months.

Floor votes · House Apr 9, 2025

How they voted

17033
Passed
Total votes 203
Apr 9, 2025
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican101
68 Yea 33 Nay
67% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

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