An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for sentence of total confinement; in licensing of drivers, further providing for the offense of driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked and for ignition interlock limited license; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for ignition interlock.
This bill amends Pennsylvania law concerning vehicle offenses and judicial sentencing. It allows courts to impose a fixed sentence for certain minor vehicle offenses with a maximum confinement of 90 days or less. The bill also sets specific imprisonment terms for individuals convicted of driving with a suspended license due to DUI-related issues. Additionally, it streamlines the application process for an ignition interlock limited license and requires interlock vendors to report violations, which could extend the period a user is required to use the device.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2025
Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Committee
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Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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