Pennsylvania SB1262: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for automated enforcement of failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties.

What the bill says

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties.

From the introduced text, April 6, 2026:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 3804(c.3) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read: § 3804. Penalties. * * * (c.3) Sentencing enhancement.--The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, under 42 Pa.C.S. § 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentencing enhancement for [a]: (1) A violation of section 3802(a)(1) where the individual refused testing of breath or chemical testing pursuant to a valid search warrant, court order or any other basis permissible by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Pennsylvania [or for a]. (2) A violation of section 3802(c) or (d) and where the individual has four or more prior offenses. (3) A violation of section 3802(f) where the driver of a school bus or school vehicle was convicted for operating a school bus or school vehicle with an illegal amount of alcohol, controlled substance or both, in the course of official duties, including when the driver is in route without passengers on board. * * * Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260SB1262PN1567 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24) · primary sponsor
• Wayne Langerholc (R, 35)
• Greg Rothman (R, 34)
• Camera Bartolotta (R, 46)
• Judith Ward (R, 30)
• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
• Patrick Stefano (R, 32)
• Martin Flynn (D, 22)
• Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)

Latest actions

1. October 7, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 7, 2026
2. October 7, 2026: In the House
3. October 6, 2026: (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 6, 2026
4. October 6, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 6, 2026 (45-5)
5. October 5, 2026: (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 5, 2026
6. October 5, 2026: Amended on third consideration, Oct. 5, 2026 (49-0)
7. September 29, 2026: Removed from table, Sept. 29, 2026
8. September 29, 2026: Laid on the table, Sept. 29, 2026
9. June 10, 2026: Removed from table, June 10, 2026
10. June 10, 2026: Laid on the table, June 10, 2026

Votes

• Senate Floor: SB1262, RC 537 (October 6, 2026): 45 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Senate Floor: SB1262, RC 530 (October 5, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Transportation: Reported as Committed (April 21, 2026): 11 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1262?

SB1262 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for automated enforcement of failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties.

What does SB1262 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for penalties.

What is the status of SB1262?

Passed one chamber as of October 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 7, 2026 (October 7, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1262?

Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1262?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1262