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Prison Reform
Chief Sponsor
Rep. Thomas Quigley (R)
Bill ID
HB 1603
PN 1984
Description
Requires that, for sentencing purposes, a first offense for retail theft may include any disposition -- a conviction, ARD acceptance, or other.
Bill Status
Passed House Judiciary and Appropriations 178-20, 10/24/11; in Senate Judiciary 10/26/11.
Chief Sponsor
Rep. Ron Marscio (R)
Bill ID
HB 1958
PN 2702
Description
Revises registration for sexual offenders to SORNA and federal stipulations. Includes registration for those with sex offenses who are transient or homeless.
Bill Status
In House Judiciary 11/2/11.
Chief Sponsor
Rep. William Keller (D)
Bill ID
HB 1963
PN 2710
Description
Calls for sentencing enhancement by the court for certain firearms offenses by those on probation or parole; a consecutive sentence if found guilty.
Bill Status
In House Judiciary 11/3/11.
Chief Sponsor
Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf (R)
Bill ID
SB 100
PN 1329
Description
Provides for prison reform measures such as risk assessment, alternative sentencing, pre-release, and more.
Bill Status
Passed Senate 50-0, 10/18/11; in House Judiciary 10/19/11.
Chief Sponsor
Rep. Ronald G. Waters (D)
Bill ID
HR 413
PN 2431
Description
Creates a study through a bipartisan legislative task force and an advisory committee of capital punishment in Pennsylvania.
Bill Status
Referred to House Judiciary September 28, 2011
Chief Sponsor
Rep. Ronald G. Waters (D)
Bill ID
HR 414
PN 2432
Description
Creates an advisory committee to study the issues relating to juveniles with life sentences.
Bill Status
Referred to House Judiciary September 28, 2011
Chief Sponsor
Sen. Mary Jo White (R)
Bill ID
SB 397
PN 380
Description
Prohibits the death sentence for cases of mental retardation post-trial.
Bill Status
Passed Senate 43-7, 10/18/11; in House Judiciary 10/19/11
Chief Sponsor
Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R)
Bill ID
SB 775
PN 1602
Description
Further provides for mandatory DNA testing; includes arrestees and those charged with crimes; mandatory DNA sampling and record purging; impact and costs for Pa. State Police.p>
Bill Status
Passed Senate Judiciary and Appropriations; sent to SEnate floor 10/31/11.
Chief Sponsor
Sen. Timothy J. Solobay (D)
Bill ID
SB 1220
PN 1496
Description
Requires expungement of criminal history records for certain misdemeanors committed when under the age of 25.
Bill Status
Passed Senate Judiciary 9/27/11; in Appropriations 10/25/11.
Chief Sponsor
Sen. Jane Clare Orie (R)
Bill ID
SB 1183
PN 1778
Description
Extensively revises provisions relating to registration of sexual offenders, pursuant to federal mandate; makes editorial changes.
Bill Status
Passed Senate Judiciary and Appropriations, with ammendments; passed full Senate 49-0, 11/15/11; in House Judiciary 11/16/11.