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HB 1268

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for emergency contacts and medical conditions in driver records.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Ciresi and 5 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill requiring drivers to register emergency contacts and medical conditions in state license records for emergency responder access.

Referred to Transportation
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Bill Summary · HB 1268

Legislative bill overview

HB 1268 modifies Pennsylvania's driver licensing system to require or allow drivers to register emergency contact information and medical condition details in their driving records. This creates a new data field within the Department of Transportation's driver license database that would capture health and contact information alongside existing licensing information.

Why is this important

First responders and medical personnel could access critical health information during emergencies, potentially improving emergency response outcomes. However, this also represents a significant expansion of personal health data collection and storage by state government, raising questions about data security, privacy, and who can access this sensitive information.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy and security concerns: Storing medical conditions in a centralized state database creates a potential target for data breaches that could expose sensitive health information to identity theft or discrimination
  • Access and oversight: The bill's language doesn't clearly specify who can access this medical information (police, first responders, insurance companies, employers), creating ambiguity about privacy protections
  • Scope of "medical conditions": Unclear whether this includes mental health conditions, infectious diseases, or other sensitive diagnoses, and whether drivers can control what information is shared with whom

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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