Pennsylvania HB238: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for application for REAL ID.

What the bill says

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for application for REAL ID.

From the introduced text, January 22, 2025:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for application for REAL ID. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a section to read: § 1506.1. Application for REAL ID. (a) Verification of Social Security number.--The department shall accept a Social Security card, W-2 form, SSA 1099 form, a non-SSA 1099 form or a pay stub that fulfills the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-113, 119 Stat. 302) for the purpose of reviewing an application for a REAL ID and verifying the applicant's Social Security number. (b) Definitions.--As used in this section, the term "REAL ID" means a photo identification card or driver's license issued by the department under this chapter or Chapter 16 (relating to commercial drivers) that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005. Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately. 20250HB0238PN0190 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Kerry Benninghoff (R, 171) · primary sponsor
• Michael Armanini (R, 75)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Danielle Otten (D, 155)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Donna Scheuren (R, 147)
• Brian Smith (R, 66)
• Michael Stender (R, 108)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Removed from table, Sept. 30, 2026
2. February 3, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), Feb. 3, 2026
3. October 27, 2025: Removed from table, Oct. 27, 2025
4. October 27, 2025: Laid on the table, Oct. 27, 2025
5. September 8, 2025: Removed from table, Sept. 8, 2025
6. September 8, 2025: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2025
7. June 10, 2025: Re-reported as committed, June 10, 2025
8. June 9, 2025: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2025
9. June 9, 2025: Second consideration, June 9, 2025
10. June 4, 2025: First consideration, June 4, 2025

Votes

• Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed (June 10, 2025): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Transportation: Reported as Committed (June 4, 2025): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third consideration and final passage, April 24, 2025 (203-0) (April 24, 2025): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (April 24, 2025): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Transportation: Report Bill As Committed (March 18, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB238?

HB238 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for application for REAL ID.

What does HB238 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for application for REAL ID.

What is the status of HB238?

Passed one chamber as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Removed from table, Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HB238?

Kerry Benninghoff (R, 171), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB238?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb238