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PA SB977
PA SB977In miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for the offense of interference with operation or movement of a public transit vehicle.
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Introduced
11/13/2023
11/13/2023
In Committee
12/12/2023
12/12/2023
Crossed Over
12/11/2023
12/11/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for the offense of interference with operation or movement of a public transit vehicle. This act may be referred to as the Bernard N. Gribbin Law.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create a new offense of "interference with operation or movement of a public transit vehicle." The key provisions include defining the offense as attempting or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing serious bodily injury, death, or interference with a public transit vehicle operator while they are performing their duties. The penalties for these offenses range from a felony of the first degree to a felony of the third degree, depending on the severity of the offense. The bill also defines "operator" as a driver, conductor, operations staff, or engineer on board the public transit vehicle, and "public transit vehicle" as various modes of public transportation. The act will take effect 60 days after passage.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (13)
Frank Farry (R)*,
Dave Argall (R),
Jim Brewster (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Cris Dush (R),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
Nick Miller (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Devlin Robinson (R),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to TRANSPORTATION (on 12/12/2023)
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