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PA HB 896

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An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree.

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

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Did PA HB 896 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 896 is in committee as of 2025-03-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-03-13): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 896 about?

PA HB 896 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 sentencing, further providing for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 896?

Eric Davanzo is the primary sponsor of PA HB 896, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Introduced
Latest action
2025-03-13 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Eric Davanzoprimary
  • Aaron Bernstinecosponsor
  • Doyle Heffleycosponsor
  • Milou Mackenziecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-03-13

    Referred to Judiciary

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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