HB 1615: An Act amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for sentence of total confinement; in licensing of drivers, further providing for notice of acceptance of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, for the offense of driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked and for ignition interlock limited license; in miscellaneous provisions relating to serious traffic offenses, further providing for homicide by vehicle while driving under influence; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for the offense of driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance, for grading, for penalties, for ignition interlock, for prior offenses and for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. - Pennsylvania

Printer's No. PN2676 → Printer's No. PN2677 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was updated to reflect the Senate's third reading and amendment on December 9, 2025. The changes include updating the bill's printer number, revising the Senate action history to show the bill was re-reported as amended on third consideration, and making minor formatting adjustments to the footer and page markers. No substantive policy changes regarding DUI laws, penalties, or eligibility criteria were identified in this specific diff.

Scope change

No change to the bill's scope or applicability; this is a procedural update reflecting the legislative process.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header to reflect the new printer number (PN 2677) and the Senate's final action date (December 9, 2025).

Adjusted the list of prior printer numbers to include the previous version (2676) and the current version (2677).

Changed the Senate action description from 're-reported as amended' to 'as amended on third consideration' to match legislative procedure.

Corrected a formatting error in a footer div class from 'y8c' to 'y8a'.

Printer's No. PN2517 → Printer's No. PN2676 · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates the text of HB 1615 to reflect its re-reporting by the Senate, adding new provisions for ignition interlock limited licenses and clarifying penalties for driving under the influence. It also modifies sentencing guidelines for repeat offenders and adjusts record retention rules for successful rehabilitation programs.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include new provisions for ignition interlock limited licenses and clarified eligibility criteria for certain sentencing enhancements.

ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility requirements for ignition interlock limited licenses, including a restriction on individuals who have completed Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition within the prior 10 years.

ENFORCEMENT

Modified sentencing guidelines to increase penalties for repeat DUI offenders, including stricter minimum prison terms and fines.

REQUIREMENT

Updated record retention rules for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition to align with state expungement laws and clarify public access restrictions.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting and page numbering inconsistencies throughout the document.

Printer's No. PN2354 → Printer's No. PN2517 · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill expands the scope of DUI laws by adding new sentencing guidelines for homicide caused by drunk driving and clarifying penalties for repeat offenders. It also updates the record-keeping rules for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) programs, extending the retention period from 10 to 12 years and changing the conditions under which these records can be expunged. Additionally, the bill modernizes terminology by replacing 'alcohol and drug addiction' with 'substance use disorder' throughout the text.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include Title 42 (Judiciary) for new sentencing rules regarding homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, whereas the previous version only addressed vehicle licensing and penalties under Title 75.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a new section establishing specific minimum prison terms for individuals convicted of homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, with longer sentences for those with prior DUI convictions.

REQUIREMENT

Extended the required retention period for ARD completion records from 10 years to 12 years and modified the expungement rules to prevent expungement if a driver's license is revoked for a habitual offender violation.

DEFINITION

Updated language throughout the bill to replace 'alcohol and drug addiction' with 'substance use disorder' to align with modern medical terminology.

ELIGIBILITY

Clarified that prior convictions for DUI diversion programs count as 'prior offenses' for sentencing purposes if the program completion date was more than 10 years ago.

Printer's No. PN1976 → Printer's No. PN2354 · 2 edits

MINOR

This bill update primarily involves technical formatting changes to the document header and footer, including the addition of new sponsors and a change in the committee reporting date. The most significant substantive addition is the inclusion of a broken image placeholder on page 16, which likely replaced a deleted table or list of legal conditions. No changes were made to the core penalties, fines, or treatment program requirements.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains unchanged regarding the Driving Under the Influence Treatment Program; the only expansion is the addition of new sponsors to the bill text.

TECHNICAL

Added new sponsors (Zimmerman, Watro, Green, and K. Harris) and updated the committee report date to September 29, 2025.

Inserted a broken image placeholder on page 16, replacing what appears to have been a deleted table or list of legal conditions.

Printer's No. PN1932 → Printer's No. PN1976 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill version updates the text from the initial committee report to the final amended version, adding specific procedural details and clarifying penalties. The most significant change is the expansion of the Driving Under the Influence Treatment Program, which now allows for automatic expungement of criminal records upon successful completion, provided the defendant did not commit certain serious offenses like assault or weapon possession. Additionally, the bill clarifies that license suspensions are waived if the driver's blood alcohol level was below 0.10% and establishes a $50 fee for program participation.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code regarding DUI offenses, but the applicability of the new treatment program is broadened by the inclusion of automatic expungement provisions for eligible participants.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a new provision allowing for the automatic expungement of criminal records for individuals who successfully complete the Driving Under the Influence Treatment Program, with specific exceptions for serious offenses.

REQUIREMENT

Introduced a mandatory $50 fee that defendants must pay as part of the Driving Under the Influence Treatment Program requirements.

Clarified that license suspensions are not required if the defendant's blood alcohol concentration was less than 0.10% at the time of testing.

ENFORCEMENT

Added specific criteria for when a defendant's participation in the treatment program can be terminated, including sexual offenses, assaultive behavior, weapon possession, or absconding from supervision.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill's printer number from PN 1932 to PN 1976 and changed the status from 'referred' to 'reported from committee' to reflect the legislative process timeline.

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