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AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW .

Sponsored By: Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Tougher penalties for road rage driving

The law defines road rage as intentionally aggressive or threatening behavior toward others on public roads. If a misdemeanor stems from road rage, the court adds at least a $750 fine and can suspend your license up to 1 year. If a felony stems from road rage, you face 2–15 extra years in prison, at least a $1,000 fine, and license suspension up to 5 years or revocation up to 2 years. Prosecutors must give early notice, and a judge or jury must find road rage beyond a reasonable doubt. The enhancement is not a separate crime, and added prison time runs after the base sentence.

Road rage education fund for drivers

Fines from road‑rage cases go into a new Road Rage and Safe Driving Education Fund at the Transportation Department. The department uses the money for public awareness and safer‑driving campaigns. The fund is exempt from the usual 15% indirect cost transfer, so more dollars stay for safety work.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Arthur J. Corvese

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Samuel A. Azzinaro

    Democratic • House

  • Stephen M. Casey

    Democratic • House

  • Robert E. Craven, Sr.

    Democratic • House

  • Jon D. Brien

    Independent • House

  • Brian Patrick Kennedy

    Democratic • House

  • Thomas E. Noret

    Democratic • House

  • William W. O'Brien

    Democratic • House

  • Robert D. Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 109 • No: 1

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

MOTOR/OTHER VEHICLES -- MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW In Concurrence

Yes: 37 • No: 1

House vote • 6/10/2026

VEHICLE OFFENSES -- CASEY'S LAW PASSAGE

Yes: 72 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 167

    6/22/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

    6/10/2026Senate

  5. House passed Sub A

    6/10/2026House

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/8/2026House

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    6/5/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    6/3/2026

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026)

    6/3/2026

  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    4/28/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

    4/24/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

    4/1/2026House

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