SB 1262 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to introduce stricter sentencing enhancements for specific driving offenses involving alcohol or drugs. It directly affects drivers who refuse chemical testing under a warrant, repeat offenders with four or more prior violations, and school bus drivers convicted of operating their vehicles while impaired. The key mechanism requires the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to mandate harsher penalties for these three categories of cases. The changes would take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2026 Last action Jun 10, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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