The proposed legislation, known as the Bernard N. Gribbin Law, amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by introducing a new section that addresses the offense of interference with the operation or movement of public transit vehicles. The bill defines various actions that constitute this offense, including causing serious bodily injury or death to an operator, interfering with an operator's duties resulting in injury to others, and using physical menace to instill fear of imminent harm to an operator.
Penalties for these offenses are clearly outlined, with those convicted of causing serious bodily injury or death facing a felony of the first degree, while those convicted of lesser offenses face a felony of the third degree. The bill also provides definitions for key terms such as "operator" and "public transit vehicle," ensuring clarity in the application of the law. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.