SB 37 Pennsylvania Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act 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 bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to update definitions, licensing rules, and penalties for traffic offenses. It specifically prohibits drivers from using interactive mobile devices, including those used in a hands-free manner, while operating a vehicle. The legislation also redefines certain serious traffic crimes, such as homicide and aggravated assault by vehicle, and modifies how penalties are applied for specific violations. Additionally, the act requires law enforcement to collect and report data related to traffic stops.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
Jun 2024
Introduced Apr 10, 2023 Signed Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 21, 2023 · House Apr 9, 2024

How they voted

402
Passed
Total votes 42
Jun 21, 2023
D Democratic16
16 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
24 Yea 2 Nay
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
30
Key actions
13
Committee
9
Amendments
5
Jun 5, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor
lower
May 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendments to House amendments
lower
May 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported on concurrence, as committed
lower
May 8, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules
lower
May 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments, as amended by the Senate
upper
May 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Re-reported on concurrence, as amended
upper
Apr 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
upper
Apr 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Apr 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Apr 8, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Jun 23, 2023
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
Jun 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Jun 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Jun 22, 2023
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 21, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (40-2)
senate
Jun 21, 2023
Upper · Passed
Amended on third consideration
upper
May 10, 2023
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
Apr 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors