I will soon be introducing legislation to ensure that Pennsylvanians are not forced to procure a REAL ID-compliant identification in order to enter any state or local public building in the Commonwealth, or to procure any state or local government service or form. The Federal REAL ID program poses a substantial burden for many Pennsylvanians, particularly married women who have changed their name, and provides no real security benefit- as demonstrated by the two decades of delay in implementation since enactment of the program. While the Federal government currently plans to begin enforcement of the REAL ID standard at Federal buildings and airports this spring, we can ensure that Pennsylvanians are not further burdened by these requirements during any interactions with our Commonwealth or local governments. Please join me in sponsoring this important legislation.
 

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1544 (Apr 30, 2025): P.L.177, No.175