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PA HB 1397

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An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to actions, proceedings and other matters generally, providing for use of media devices.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 1397 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 1397 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-05-05): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 1397 about?

PA HB 1397 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to actions, proceedings and other matters generally, providing for use of media devices.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 1397?

Jamie Flick is the primary sponsor of PA HB 1397, joined by 16 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-05-05 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Jamie Flickprimary
  • Tarik Khancosponsor
  • Ben Waxmancosponsor
  • Joe Ciresicosponsor
  • Jonathan Fritzcosponsor
  • Tina Pickettcosponsor
  • Alec Ryncavagecosponsor
  • Chad Reichardcosponsor
  • Jill Coopercosponsor
  • Marla Browncosponsor
  • Jeff Olsommercosponsor
  • Keith Harriscosponsor
  • Danilo Burgoscosponsor
  • Jamie Walshcosponsor
  • Russ Diamondcosponsor
  • Michael Stendercosponsor
  • Sean Doughertycosponsor

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  1. 2025-05-05

    Referred to Judiciary

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