HB 2392
An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in operation of boats, further providing for the offense of operating watercraft under influence of alcohol or controlled substance; in sentencing, further providing for conditions of probation; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for grading and for penalties.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s laws regarding operating watercraft under the influence (BUI) of alcohol or controlled substances. It updates penalties and procedures for offenses, including those related to diversion programs completed after a DUI. The bill also clarifies sentencing guidelines, particularly for repeat offenders and those involving minors, and addresses driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, establishing grading and penalties for these violations.
Key provisions
- Expands the timeframe for BUI offenses following completion of diversion programs (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition or similar programs).
- Clarifies evidence requirements for proving completion of diversion programs.
- Modifies sentencing guidelines for BUI offenses based on prior offenses and the presence of aggravating factors (e.g., injuries, refusal to test).
- Establishes specific penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for repeat offenders and those involving minors.
- Addresses penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, aligning them with BUI penalties.
- Specifies conditions of probation for individuals convicted of BUI offenses.
- Updates the grading system for BUI offenses based on the number of prior offenses.
- Provides for successful completion of boating safety courses as a condition of sentencing.
Who is affected
- Boat operators
- Boating enthusiasts
- Law enforcement officers
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Cosponsors
Joseph Hohenstein
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