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.

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.