Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 697: 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 the offense of driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked and for ignition interlock limited license; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for ignition interlock.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 697 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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 the offense of driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked and for ignition interlock limited license; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for ignition interlock. Primary sponsor: Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): Referred to Transportation.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Rosemary Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Cris Dush | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Wayne Langerholc | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Doug Mastriano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Transportation