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PA SB647

PA SB647
In budget and finance, establishing the Drug Recognition Expert Training Fund.


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Introduced
05/20/2019
In Committee
04/21/2020
Crossed Over
04/21/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in budget and finance, establishing the Drug Recognition Expert Training Fund.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Drug Recognition Expert Training Fund in Pennsylvania. The fund will be used to provide training for law enforcement officers to detect if an individual is impaired by or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other substances. The bill imposes a $5 assessment on top of any other costs for violations of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, with the collected money deposited into the fund. This bill aims to improve law enforcement's ability to identify and address impaired driving in Pennsylvania.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 04/21/2020)

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