SB1286

In licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of operating privilege; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for careless driving.

Chamber Passed·5/6/26

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–16 · May 6
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 21

11:00 AM

Transportation (s) Hearing

History

May 7

House

Referred to Judiciary

May 6

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (34-16)

May 6

House

In the House