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PA HB878
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Rabb
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AI Summary
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Creates a legal defense for medical marijuana patients charged with DUI based solely on having marijuana or its metabolites in their blood, provided marijuana is used lawfully under Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act
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Excludes commercial driver's license holders from this defense, meaning CDL holders can still be charged with DUI for any detectable amount of marijuana in their system
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Adds a statutory definition of "medical marijuana" to Title 75 (Vehicles), referencing the Medical Marijuana Act of April 17, 2016
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Amends existing law that states authorized use of controlled substances is not a defense to DUI charges, creating an exception specifically for medical marijuana patients
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for definitions, for driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance and for authorized use not a defense.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
3/11/2025