(Pennsylvania) Pass Joey's Law
Pennsylvania House Bill 2495, known as "Joey's Law" and sponsored by Representative Shelby Labs, seeks to strengthen criminal penalties for individuals convicted of homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence (DUI). Current Pennsylvania law allows offenders who cause a fatality while impaired to serve significantly reduced sentences through the "Boot Camp" alternative sentencing program — a loophole that many victims' families argue results in grossly inadequate punishment for taking a life.
Joey's Law would increase the mandatory minimum sentences for homicide by vehicle while DUI, ensuring that the gravity of the offense is reflected in the sentence served. Critically, the bill would also close the Boot Camp loophole, preventing impaired drivers who kill someone from qualifying for this early-release alternative and requiring them to serve meaningful prison time.
Constituents are urging their Pennsylvania state legislators to co-sponsor and vote YES on HB 2495. Passing Joey's Law would bring greater justice for victims' families, create a stronger deterrent against drunk and impaired driving, and ensure that Pennsylvania's sentencing laws reflect the irreversible harm caused by DUI-related fatalities.
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Hello, I am an assistant calling on behalf of a constituent, {{first_name}} {{last_name}} from {{city}}, {{state}} zip code {{zip_code}}. The constituent is calling to urge {{representative_name}} to support and vote YES on House Bill 2495, known as Joey's Law, sponsored by Representative Shelby Labs. This bill would increase mandatory minimum sentences for homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, and close the Boot Camp alternative sentencing loophole that currently allows impaired drivers who cause a fatality to serve far less time than the severity of their crime warrants. Victims' families across Pennsylvania have fought for this reform because current law fails to deliver justice proportionate to the loss of a human life. Joey's Law would strengthen accountability, deter impaired driving, and ensure sentences reflect the true weight of DUI-related fatalities. The constituent respectfully asks {{representative_name}} to co-sponsor HB 2495 and champion its passage to a full floor vote. Will {{representative_name}} commit to supporting Joey's Law?
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I am calling on behalf of {{first_name}} {{last_name}}, a constituent from {{city}}, {{state}} {{zip_code}}. The constituent is calling to urge {{representative_name}} to support and vote YES on Pennsylvania House Bill 2495 — Joey's Law. This bill increases mandatory minimum sentences for homicide by vehicle while DUI and eliminates the Boot Camp alternative sentencing loophole for impaired drivers who cause a fatality. The constituent asks {{representative_name}} to co-sponsor HB 2495 and help bring it to a full floor vote. You may contact me at {{phone_number}} to discuss further.