Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 4 R cosponsors

SB 1286 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, 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.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, May 7, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Increasing Penalties for Causing Unintentional Death

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 44 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 1286 strengthen the penalties for careless driving, specifically in cases where someone unintentionally causes the death of another person. Previously, a conviction would result in just a $500 fine, but now it carries a maximum fine of $2,500 and the potential for a two-year suspension of the driver's operating privileges. This change is significant because it aims to hold drivers more accountable for their actions and enhance road safety in Pennsylvania.

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WARD, VOGEL, STEFANO AND PICOZZI, APRIL 17, 2026 AS AMENDED ON THIRD CONSIDERATION, MAY 4, 2026 AN ACT AmeStatutes, IN LICENSING OF DRIVERS, FURTHER PROVIDING FORed <-- SUSPENSION OF OPERATING PRIVILEGE;
WARD, VOGEL, STEFANO AND PICOZZI, APRIL 17, 2026 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, APRIL 17, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated general, further providing for careless driving.o offenses in This act may be referred to as the Kyle Costrello and Glenn Compton Law.
AND, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for careless driving.
This act may be referred to as the Kyle Costrello and Glenn Compton Law.
Section 3714(b) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania <-- Consolidated Statutes is amended to read:
Section 3714(b) of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read:
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SECTIONS 1532(B)(1) AND 3714(B) OF TITLE 75 OF <-- THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ARE AMENDED TO READ:
§ 1532.
SUSPENSION OF OPERATING PRIVILEGE.
* * * (B) SUSPENSION.-- (1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUSPEND THE OPERATING PRIVILEGE OF ANY DRIVER FOR SIX MONTHS UPON RECEIVING A CERTIFIED RECORD OF THE DRIVER'S CONVICTION OF OR AN ADJUDICATION OF DELINQUENCY BASED ON ANY OFFENSE UNDER THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS:
SECTION 3367 (RELATING TO RACING ON HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFICWAYS).
[SECTION 3714(B) (RELATING TO CARELESS DRIVING).] SECTION 3734 (RELATING TO DRIVING WITHOUT LIGHTS TO AVOID IDENTIFICATION OR ARREST).
SECTION 3736 (RELATING TO RECKLESS DRIVING).
SECTION 3743 (RELATING TO ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO ATTENDED VEHICLE OR PROPERTY).
* * * § 3714.
* * * (b) Unintentional death.--If the person who violates this section unintentionally causes the death of another person as a result of the violation, the person [shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500.] violating this section commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of up to $2,500 and a suspension of the person's operating privilege for up to two years UPON RECEIVING A CERTIFIED RECORD <-- OF THE DRIVER'S CONVICTION OR AN ADJUDICATION OF DELINQUENCY.
* * * (b) Unintentional death.--If the person who violates this section unintentionally causes the death of another person as a result of the violation, the person [shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $500.] violating this section commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of up to $2,500 and a suspension of the person's operating privilege for up to two years.
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Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, May 7, 2026

  2. In the House

  3. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 267-268), May 6, 2026

  4. Third consideration and final passage, May 6, 2026 (34-16)

  5. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 235-236), May 4, 2026

  6. Amended on third consideration, May 4, 2026 (31-18)

  7. Second consideration, April 22, 2026

  8. First consideration, April 21, 2026

  9. Reported as committed, April 21, 2026

  10. Referred to TRANSPORTATION, April 17, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on · 19 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

249 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 34 Yea · 16 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 26100
Democratic 81500
Total 341600
% of votes cast 68%32%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Nay
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Nay
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Nay
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Nay
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
John I. Kane Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Nay
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Nay
Nikil Saval Democratic Nay
Patty Kim Democratic Nay
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Nay
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Nay
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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WARD, J. Amendment No. A-3192

Passed 31 Yea · 18 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 26001
Democratic 51800
Total 311801
% of votes cast 62%36%0%2%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Nay
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Nay
Art Haywood Democratic Nay
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Nay
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Nay
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
John I. Kane Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Nay
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Nay
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Nay
Nikil Saval Democratic Nay
Patty Kim Democratic Nay
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Nay
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Nay
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Not Voting
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1286 do?
Increasing Penalties for Causing Unintentional Death
Who sponsors SB 1286?
SB 1286 is sponsored by Joe Picozzi (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), and Judy Ward (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1286?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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