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PA SB917

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank Farry

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 75 (Vehicles) Section 3735 to create a sentencing enhancement for homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence
  • Sentencing enhancement applies when the defendant's blood or breath contains multiple controlled substances
  • Enhancement also applies when the defendant has a combination of alcohol and at least one controlled substance
  • Directs the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to incorporate the enhancement into sentencing guidelines under 42 Pa.C.S. § 2154
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In serious traffic offenses, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

7/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation7/31/2025

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