HB2392

In operation of boats, further providing for the offense of operating watercraft under influence of alcohol or controlled substance; in sentencing, further providing for conditions of probation; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for grading and for penalties.

Introduced·4/16/26

Pennsylvania HB2392 amends boating under the influence laws, increasing penalties for repeat offenses and when minors are present.

Pennsylvania HB2392 amends Title 30 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to toughen penalties for operating watercraft under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. For a second offense or first offense with prior diversion program completion, violators face imprisonment for at least five days, fines up to $2,500, and mandatory boating safety course completion. Third or subsequent offenses, or those following prior convictions, escalate to misdemeanors of the first degree. If a minor is a passenger, penalties increase significantly, with repeat offenders facing felony charges.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 8

10:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 8

House

Reported as amended

Jun 8

House

First consideration

Jun 8

House

Re-committed to Rules