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PA HB1862
PA HB1862In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance and repealing provisions relating to ignition interlock limited license; in rules of the road in general, providing for private parking lots; in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for definitions, for grading, for penalties and for ignition interlock, providing for ignition interlock driv
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Introduced
09/15/2025
09/15/2025
In Committee
07/12/2026
07/12/2026
Crossed Over
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
Passed
07/20/2026
07/20/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/20/2026
07/20/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance and repealing provisions relating to ignition interlock limited license; IN RULES OF THE ROAD IN <-- GENERAL, PROVIDING FOR PRIVATE PARKING LOTS; in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for definitions, FOR GRADING, FOR PENALTIES and for ignition <-- interlock, providing for ignition interlock driver's license, for ignition interlock driver's license issued during suspension period and for online services for ignition interlock driver's license and further providing for prior offenses, for the offense of illegally operating a motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock and for requirements for driving under influence offenders; and making editorial changes.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Pennsylvania's laws regarding driving under the influence (DUI) and related offenses, as well as provisions for private parking lots. Key changes include the repeal of the "ignition interlock limited license" and its replacement with a new "ignition interlock driver's license" system, which will be available online and through other application methods, aiming to streamline the process for individuals needing to use an ignition interlock device, a breathalyzer installed in a vehicle that prevents it from starting if the driver's blood alcohol content is too high. The bill also clarifies rules for private parking lots, allowing owners to set and enforce parking rules and fees, and grants them limited access to vehicle registration information for enforcement purposes. Additionally, it updates definitions and penalties related to DUI offenses and ignition interlock requirements, and allows paramedics to assist with blood draws for DUI investigations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (22)
Ed Neilson (D)*,
Kerry Benninghoff (R),
Aaron Bernstine (R),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Bud Cook (R),
Sean Dougherty (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Act No. 36 of 2026 (on 07/20/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
- ‐ Other Transportation
- ‐ Truck and Automobile Safety
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