The bill amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish a new Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Treatment Program, replacing the previous Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program. This program will be implemented by the court of common pleas in each judicial district and the Municipal Court of Philadelphia, focusing on providing structured evaluations and treatment for individuals charged with DUI offenses. The legislation emphasizes the grading of DUI offenses and associated penalties, particularly for repeat offenders, who may face harsher consequences, including felony charges. It also mandates that participants in the DUI Treatment Program undergo evaluations and treatment for substance abuse, aiming to enhance public safety while supporting rehabilitation efforts.

Key provisions of the bill include the immediate discharge of offenders who fail to comply with program rules, a minimum six-month court supervision period, and financial responsibilities such as restitution to victims and payment of municipal costs. The bill allows courts to remove defendants from the program for non-compliance and stipulates that successful completion will lead to automatic expungement of the offense from the defendant's criminal record, although the Department of Transportation will retain a record of the conviction. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve the effectiveness of DUI treatment while ensuring accountability for offenders and prioritizing public safety and rehabilitation.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2354 (Sep 29, 2025): 75-1534
Printer's No. 2517 (Oct 27, 2025): P.L.233, NO.64
Printer's No. 2676 (Dec 08, 2025): P.L.233, NO.64
Printer's No. 2677 (Dec 09, 2025): P.L.233, NO.64