Pennsylvania SB1286 amends careless driving laws to increase penalties for causing unintentional death.

Pennsylvania SB1286 amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to increase penalties for careless driving that results in unintentional death. If a driver unintentionally causes the death of another person due to careless driving, they now face a misdemeanor charge, a fine of up to $2,500, and a suspension of their operating privilege for up to two years. This act is named the Kyle Costrello and Glenn Compton Law and will take effect 60 days after enactment.

Pennsylvania SB1286 amends careless driving laws to increase penalties for causing unintentional death.

Pennsylvania SB1286 amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to increase penalties for careless driving that results in unintentional death. If a driver unintentionally causes the death of another person due to careless driving, they now face a misdemeanor charge, a fine of up to $2,500, and a suspension of their operating privilege for up to two years. This act is named the Kyle Costrello and Glenn Compton Law and will take effect 60 days after enactment.