HB127 would allow a person who is 16 or 17 years of age and meets the definition of “homeless children and youths” under federal law to use a temporary address, along with the signature of a “teacher,” “social worker,” or “caseworker,” when applying for a driver’s license, learner’s permit, or identification card.
The House passed HB127 on July 2, 2024, by a vote of 122 to 79. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the term “homeless children and youths,” as defined by 42 U.S.C. Chapter 119, does not exclude persons unlawfully present in the United States. Illegal aliens ought not to be permitted sanctuary or residency in Pennsylvania, let alone be considered eligible for government-issued forms of identification or licenses. Rather than pursue blatantly anti-American policies that undermine the rule of law and erode the value of citizenship, each of the several States should use its sovereign powers reserved under the 10th Amendment to stop illegal migration and provide for the public safety.