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PA SB37
PA SB37In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license; in rules of the road in general, further providing for prohibiting text-based communications and providing for prohibiting use of interactive mobile device; in miscellaneous provisions relating to serious traffic offenses, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle and for the offense of aggravated assault
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Introduced
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
In Committee
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
Crossed Over
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
Passed
06/04/2024
06/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/05/2024
06/05/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license ; in rules of the road in general, further providing for prohibiting text-based communications and providing for prohibiting use of interactive mobile device; in miscellaneous provisions relating to serious traffic offenses, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle and for the offense of aggravated assault by vehicle; in enforcement, providing for data collection and reporting relating to traffic stops; and imposing penalties. This act may be referred to as Paul Miller's Law.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further provide for definitions, learners' permits, examination of driver's license applicants, prohibiting text-based communications and use of interactive mobile devices while driving, and penalties for the offenses of homicide by vehicle and aggravated assault by vehicle. The bill also requires data collection and reporting relating to traffic stops by Pennsylvania State Police and local police officers. The bill may be referred to as Paul Miller's Law and has various effective dates, with the data collection and reporting provision taking effect in 18 months and the remaining provisions taking effect in 12 months.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Rosemary Brown (R)*,
Marty Flynn (D),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),
Judy Schwank (D),
Pat Stefano (R),
Last Action
Act No. 18 of 2024 (on 06/05/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
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