An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.
This bill creates a new criminal offense in Pennsylvania for unintentionally causing death while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It directly affects drivers who kill someone while impaired, raising the penalty from a second-degree felony to a mandatory first-degree felony. The law also sets specific minimum prison terms, such as five years for a first offense and longer sentences for repeat offenders or those with prior DUI convictions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 8, 2026
Last action May 8, 2026
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Committee
1
May 8, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shelby Labs
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Brian Munroe
DDemocratic
Co
CW
Catherine Wallen
RRepublican
Co
Doyle Heffley
RRepublican
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
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