Pennsylvania requires digital vehicle registration renewal reminders by text or email

Original title: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for renewal of registration.

Last action · March 24, 2025: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 24, 2025Sponsors: Frank Burns and 15 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania vehicle registrants will receive weekly text message or email expiration reminders in addition to traditional mail if they voluntarily provide contact information to the department. The department is prohibited from sharing voluntarily provided telephone numbers or email addresses with third parties. This act takes effect in 60 days.

Why it matters

Vehicle owners who provide digital contact details face more frequent weekly notifications about upcoming registration deadlines before their expiration date expires.

Who It Would Affect

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vehicle registrants

Vehicle registrants who voluntarily provide contact details receive weekly text or email expiration reminders.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my phone number or email be shared with third parties?

No. The department is explicitly prohibited from providing voluntarily provided telephone numbers or email addresses to third parties.

How often will the text message or email reminder be sent?

The text message or email shall be sent once each week until the registration has been renewed.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Mar 24, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 24, 2025

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