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PA HB 2279

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An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limitation of time relating to criminal proceedings, further providing for other offenses.

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

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Did PA HB 2279 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 2279 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-11): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 2279 about?

PA HB 2279 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 limitation of time relating to criminal proceedings, further providing for other offenses.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 2279?

Dane Watro is the primary sponsor of PA HB 2279, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-11 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Dane Watroprimary
  • R. Lee Jamescosponsor
  • Charity Krupacosponsor
  • Jeff Olsommercosponsor
  • Thomas Kutzcosponsor
  • Aaron Bernstinecosponsor
  • Andrew Kuzmacosponsor
  • Nikki Riveracosponsor
  • Jamie Walshcosponsor
  • Ed Neilsoncosponsor
  • Jill Coopercosponsor

Committees

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  1. 2026-03-11

    Referred to Judiciary

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2279

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