HB2495

In miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.

Introduced·5/8/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2495 amends the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence, increasing penalties for repeat offenders and those with.

Pennsylvania HB2495 amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence. The bill increases penalties for repeat offenders and those with minor passengers. A person convicted of unintentionally causing death while driving under influence faces a minimum term of imprisonment of not less than five years. For each victim, a consecutive five-year term of imprisonment is imposed.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

May 8

House

Referred to Judiciary