Bill Would Require Make, Model and Year of Vehicle on Registration

State Rep. Bob Freeman, D-Northampton, on Wednesday introduced a bill that would require vehicle registration information in the Transportation Department's database to include more information about the titled vehicle.

Freeman said the bill was suggested by an Easton police officer.

"There is a lot of information on title registrations, but much of that information is not required by law," Freeman said. "This bill would ensure that the make, model and year of the vehicle is included as part of the registration information, which would make it easier for law enforcement to narrow down targeted vehicles when they are seeking to apprehend a criminal suspect."

Current law requires the following information on vehicle title registrations:

• the registration number assigned the vehicle;
• name and address of the registrant;
• name and address of the owner if other than the registrant;
• vehicle identification number;
• expiration date; and
• other information as determined by the department.

The bill (H.B. 2246) has been referred to the House Transportation Committee for review.