Pennsylvania HB2589: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for 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 homicide by vehicle while driving under influence. This act may be referred to as the Legacy Law.

From the introduced text, June 2, 2026:

Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for homicide by vehicle while driving under influence. This act may be referred to as the Legacy Law. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 3735(a) of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a paragraph to read: § 3735. Homicide by vehicle while driving under influence. (a) Offense defined.-- * * * (5) If a person is convicted under this section and the offense resulted in the death of a parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age or a dependent, the sentencing court shall order the person to pay restitution in the form of financial support to each of the deceased victim's minor children or dependents, in accordance with this paragraph. The following shall apply: (i) The sentencing court shall order the defendant to pay restitution in an amount that is reasonable and necessary for the financial support of the child or dependent until: (A) the child or dependent reaches 18 years of age; or (B) the child or dependent reaches 19 years of age if the child or dependent is pursuing an accredited course of instruction leading to the acquisition of a …

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Sponsors

• Jason Ortitay (R, 46) · primary sponsor
• Kerry Benninghoff (R, 171)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Brenda Pugh (R, 120)
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)

Latest actions

1. June 2, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, June 2, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2589?

HB2589 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 homicide by vehicle while driving under influence.

What does HB2589 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 homicide by vehicle while driving under influence. This act may be referred to as the Legacy Law.

What is the status of HB2589?

In committee as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, June 2, 2026 (June 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2589?

Jason Ortitay (R, 46), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2589?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2589