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PA SB 79

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An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in limitation of time relating to criminal proceedings, further providing for other offenses.

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

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Did PA SB 79 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 79 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-01-22): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA SB 79 about?

PA SB 79 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 limitation of time relating to criminal proceedings, further providing for other offenses.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 79?

Michele Brooks is the primary sponsor of PA SB 79, joined by 7 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-01-22 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Michele Brooksprimary
  • Wayne Langerholccosponsor
  • Tracy Pennycuickcosponsor
  • Rosemary Browncosponsor
  • Doug Mastrianocosponsor
  • Patrick Stefanocosponsor
  • Gene Yawcosponsor
  • Cris Dushcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-01-22

    Referred to Judiciary

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb79

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