Pennsylvania HB2495: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.

What the bill says

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.

From the introduced text, May 8, 2026:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 3735(a) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read: § 3735. Homicide by vehicle while driving under influence. (a) Offense defined.-- [(1) A person who unintentionally causes the death of another person as the result of a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and who is convicted of violating section 3802: (i) is guilty of a felony of the second degree; (ii) is guilty of a felony of the first degree if, before sentencing on the present violation, the person has incurred a conviction, adjudication of delinquency or other form of preliminary disposition for any of the following: (A) An offense under section 3802. (B) An offense under former section 3731 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance). (C) An offense which constitutes a felony under this subchapter. (D) An offense substantially similar to an offense under clause (A), (B) or (C) in another jurisdiction. (E) Any combination of the offenses under clause (A), (B), (C) or (D); or (iii) …

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Sponsors

• Shelby Labs (R, 143) · primary sponsor
• Timothy O'Neal (R, 48)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146)
• Catherine I Wallen (R, 193)
• Liz Hanbidge (D, HD-061)
• Aaron Bernstine (R, 8)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Mary Jo Daley (D, 148)
• Doyle Heffley (R, 122)

Latest actions

1. May 8, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, May 8, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2495?

HB2495 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.

What does HB2495 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for the offense of homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.

What is the status of HB2495?

In committee as of May 8, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, May 8, 2026 (May 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2495?

Shelby Labs (R, 143), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2495?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2495