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PA SB961
In licensing of drivers, further providing for learner's permits and for driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for the offenses of homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, homicide by vehicle while driving under influence, aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, for accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed and for accidents involving certain vehicles; and, in dr
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Introduced
11/15/2017
11/15/2017
In Committee
10/17/2018
10/17/2018
Crossed Over
04/18/2018
04/18/2018
Passed
10/18/2018
10/18/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/24/2018
10/24/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learner's permits and for driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for the offenses of homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, homicide by vehicle while driving under influence, aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, for accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed and for accidents involving certain vehicles; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for grading and for penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to make several changes related to driving laws and penalties. Key provisions include:
- Requiring learner's permit holders to be accompanied by a licensed driver who is not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Increasing penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license, including making a third or subsequent offense a misdemeanor.
- Allowing for additional sentencing enhancements for certain vehicular homicide and assault offenses that occur in active work zones or when the driver was also convicted of other driving-related offenses.
- Modifying the grading and penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, including creating a new felony offense for repeat DUI offenders who cause a death.
- Establishing new offenses and penalties for accidents involving death or injury when the driver does not have a valid license.
- Requiring post-accident testing for certain commercial vehicle drivers and providing regulatory authority for the Department of Transportation.
The bill aims to enhance public safety on Pennsylvania's roads by increasing accountability and consequences for dangerous driving behaviors.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
John Rafferty (R)*,
Ryan Aument (R),
Andrew Dinniman (D),
Scott Martin (R),
John Sabatina (D),
Mario Scavello (R),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Kim Ward (R),
Last Action
Act No. 153 (on 10/24/2018)
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