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PA HB773
PA HB773In driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for grading and for penalties.
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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
07/06/2022
07/06/2022
Crossed Over
11/17/2021
11/17/2021
Passed
07/08/2022
07/08/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/11/2022
07/11/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for grading and for penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to increase the grading and penalties for driving after imbibing alcohol or using drugs, particularly for individuals with multiple prior offenses. The key provisions include: 1) making it a felony of the third degree for individuals with two prior offenses and a felony of the second degree for individuals with three or more prior offenses; 2) allowing for consecutive sentences for individuals with two or more prior offenses; and 3) requiring a sentencing enhancement for individuals with four or more prior offenses who refused a breathalyzer or chemical test. The bill also increases the license suspension period for certain misdemeanor and felony convictions under this chapter.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Christopher Quinn (R)*,
Rosemary Brown (R),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Nancy Guenst (D),
F. Todd Polinchock (R),
Lou Schmitt (R),
Last Action
Act No. 59 of 2022 (on 07/11/2022)
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