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PA HB 970

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An Act providing for guidelines and procedures governing certain investigations and interrogations of correctional and forensic employees; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions.

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

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Did PA HB 970 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 970 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-03-19): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 970 about?

PA HB 970 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act providing for guidelines and procedures governing certain investigations and interrogations of correctional and forensic employees; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 970?

Chris Pielli is the primary sponsor of PA HB 970, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-03-19 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Chris Pielliprimary
  • Maureen Maddencosponsor
  • Jose Giralcosponsor
  • Carol Hill-Evanscosponsor
  • Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor
  • Tim Brennancosponsor
  • Melissa Cerratocosponsor
  • Steven Malagaricosponsor
  • Joe Ciresicosponsor
  • G. Roni Greencosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-03-19

    Referred to Judiciary

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb970

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