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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania Bill HB 528 Requires Free Access to Driver Records for Coroners
Last action · February 10, 2025: Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 10, 2025Sponsors: Joe Hamm and 26 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 528 mandates that the Office of Administration create a uniform, free system for coroners to access driver emergency contacts, organ donor status, and driver's license photographs through the . The measure also makes the inclusion of medical and next-of-kin information on driver's license applications optional for applicants. The act takes effect in 60 days.
Coroners gain cost-free access to emergency contacts and driver photos to assist official death investigations, while drivers retain the right to withhold emergency medical or next-of-kin details on license applications.
- Coroners in Pennsylvania investigate sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths and require access to identifying records to fulfill their statutory duties. context
- The Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) is an electronic network that allows authorized agencies to share criminal justice and public safety data securely. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Coroners
Coroners receive free access to emergency contact information, organ donor status, and driver's license photographs in the Pennsylvania Justice Network while acting within their official duties.
Driver's license and learner's permit applicants
Applicants are explicitly protected from being required to disclose personal medical or next-of-kin information on state licensing forms.
Office of Administration
The office is tasked with creating a uniform process that provides coroners access to records and systems at no cost.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 10, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 10, 2025
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