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PA SB453

PA SB453
In sentencing, further providing for sentence of total confinement; in licensing of drivers, further providing for driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked and for ignition interlock limited license; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for ignition interlock.


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Introduced
02/27/2023
In Committee
06/06/2023
Crossed Over
06/05/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for sentence of total confinement; in licensing of drivers, further providing for driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked and for ignition interlock limited license; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for ignition interlock.

AI Summary

This bill amends Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. The key provisions include: 1) allowing courts to impose a determinate sentence of 90 days or less for summary vehicle offenses, including the option of county probation with restrictive conditions; 2) increasing the minimum jail time for driving with a suspended or revoked license due to a DUI-related offense, from 60-90 days for a first offense to 60 days, and from not less than 90 days for a second offense; 3) exempting certain medical marijuana users from the prohibition on driving with any amount of marijuana in their system while their license is suspended; and 4) modifying the requirements for obtaining an ignition interlock limited license, including allowing self-certification of the vehicles the applicant owns and intends to operate.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 06/24/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
  • ‐ Truck and Automobile Safety

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