PA SB 771
in committeeAn Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.
Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · upper
Quick answers
Did PA SB 771 pass?
Not yet. PA SB 771 is in committee as of 2025-05-22 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-05-22): Referred to Judiciary
What is PA SB 771 about?
PA SB 771 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.”.
Who sponsors PA SB 771?
Steven Santarsiero is the primary sponsor of PA SB 771, joined by 7 cosponsors.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-05-22 — Referred to Judiciary
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Steven Santarsieroprimary
- Sharif Streetcosponsor
- Maria Collettcosponsor
- Timothy Kearneycosponsor
- Art Haywoodcosponsor
- John Kanecosponsor
- Christine Tartaglionecosponsor
- Jay Costacosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-05-22
Referred to Judiciary
referral-committee
Versions
- Printer's No. PN0825Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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Attribution
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