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PA SB 231

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An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to official visitation, providing for communications services for inmates in State or county correctional institutions; and making an appropriation.

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

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Did PA SB 231 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 231 is in committee as of 2025-02-04 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-04): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA SB 231 about?

PA SB 231 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to official visitation, providing for communications services for inmates in State or county correctional institutions; and making an appropriation.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 231?

Amanda Cappelletti is the primary sponsor of PA SB 231, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Introduced
Latest action
2025-02-04 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Amanda Cappellettiprimary
  • Maria Collettcosponsor
  • Sharif Streetcosponsor
  • Nikil Savalcosponsor
  • Art Haywoodcosponsor
  • Timothy Kearneycosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • John Kanecosponsor
  • Katie Muthcosponsor
  • Lindsey Williamscosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-04

    Referred to Judiciary

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

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Attribution

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