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PA HB 713

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An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, further providing for scope of subchapter.

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

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Did PA HB 713 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 713 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-04): Laid on the table

What is PA HB 713 about?

PA HB 713 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 particular rights and immunities, further providing for scope of subchapter.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 713?

Kristine Howard is the primary sponsor of PA HB 713, joined by 12 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-04 — Laid on the table
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Kristine Howardprimary
  • Nancy Guenstcosponsor
  • Tina Daviscosponsor
  • Maureen Maddencosponsor
  • Ben Waxmancosponsor
  • La'Tasha Mayescosponsor
  • Melissa Cerratocosponsor
  • Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor
  • Steven Malagaricosponsor
  • Melissa Shustermancosponsor
  • G. Roni Greencosponsor
  • Liz Hanbidgecosponsor
  • Malcolm Kenyattacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-04

    Laid on the table

  2. 2026-02-04

    First consideration

    reading-1

  3. 2026-02-04

    Reported as amended

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  4. 2025-02-24

    Referred to Judiciary

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Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Amended

    2026-02-04 · pass · 15-11

    Member-level votes (26)
    • Tim Briggs: yes
    • Aerion Abney: yes
    • Andre Carroll: yes
    • Kyle Donahue: yes
    • Liz Hanbidge: yes
    • Joseph Hohenstein: yes
    • Kristine Howard: yes
    • Malcolm Kenyatta: yes
    • Emily Kinkead: yes
    • La'Tasha Mayes: yes
    • Chris Pielli: yes
    • Christopher Rabb: yes
    • Benjamin Sanchez: yes
    • Melissa Shusterman: yes
    • Andrew Kuzma: yes
    • Rob Kauffman: no
    • Timothy Bonner: no
    • Stephanie Borowicz: no
    • Joe Hamm: no
    • Joshua Kail: no
    • Joe Kerwin: no
    • Kate Klunk: no
    • Robert Leadbeter: no
    • Brenda Pugh: no
    • Jim Rigby: no
    • Stephenie Scialabba: no
  • Committee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment

    2026-02-04 · pass · 14-12

    Member-level votes (26)
    • Tim Briggs: yes
    • Aerion Abney: yes
    • Andre Carroll: yes
    • Kyle Donahue: yes
    • Liz Hanbidge: yes
    • Joseph Hohenstein: yes
    • Kristine Howard: yes
    • Malcolm Kenyatta: yes
    • Emily Kinkead: yes
    • La'Tasha Mayes: yes
    • Chris Pielli: yes
    • Christopher Rabb: yes
    • Benjamin Sanchez: yes
    • Melissa Shusterman: yes
    • Rob Kauffman: no
    • Timothy Bonner: no
    • Stephanie Borowicz: no
    • Joe Hamm: no
    • Joshua Kail: no
    • Joe Kerwin: no
    • Kate Klunk: no
    • Andrew Kuzma: no
    • Robert Leadbeter: no
    • Brenda Pugh: no
    • Jim Rigby: no
    • Stephenie Scialabba: no

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