Bill passed by PA House waives driver’s license fees for homeless youth

( WJET/WFXP ) — A bill that would help homeless youth have an easier time acquiring a driver’s license has been passed by the House.

On Tuesday, July 2, House Bill 127 , which waives driver’s license-related fees for homeless children, passed with bipartisan support.

Without the financial struggle, Bill 127 aims to provide homeless youth the opportunity to better access things such as social services and medical visits

Pennsylvania state Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie), the bill’s prime sponsor, emphasized the impact this legislation will have on thousands of young people.

“We’re removing financial barriers to attaining a license for homeless youth so we can make it easier for them to access vital state services and programs. This is thoughtful legislation that will positively impact some of our most vulnerable residents,” said Rep. Bizarro. “I’m thankful to my colleagues in the House for their support, and I hope the Senate acts quickly so we can clear this hurdle for the more than 40,000 homeless youth recently identified by the state.”

House Bill 127 now advances to the Senate for further consideration.

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