Criminal Justice Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Feb. 4, 2026 Pennsylvania HB 144 Establishes Standard Alternatives to Incarceration for Minors Convicted of Non-Violent Offenses Bill Passed - House (153 - 45)
Dec. 17, 2025 Pennsylvania HB 150 Authorizes Terminally Ill Inmates to Receive Care in the Community or Spend Their End-of-Life at Home Bill Passed - House (111 - 92)
Nov. 19, 2025 Pennsylvania HB 439 Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hair or Hairstyles Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 3)
Oct. 28, 2025 Pennsylvania SB 111 Authorizes Out-of-State Residents to Work in Pennsylvania Correctional Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (50 - 0)
Oct. 22, 2025 Pennsylvania SB 246 Requires Schools to Notify Families of Weapons Incidents Within 24 Hours Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (48 - 2)
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Public Statements

Interest Group Ratings

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Ballot Measures

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 5, 2019 Pennsylvania Joint Resolution 2019-1: Crime Victim Rights (Marsy's Law) Passed
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