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News
- Senate Approves Scavello Bill Allowing Local Police Radar June 22, 2021
- Bipartisan, inter-branch task force announces new policy recommendations to improve juvenile justice June 22, 2021
- Senate Approves Regan Bill Supporting Law Enforcement Personnel June 15, 2021
- Legislation to Prevent Dependent Care Sexual Assault Passed by Senate Judiciary Committee May 25, 2021
- Senator Mensch and Senator Santarsiero’s Upskirt Legislation Passes Senate May 24, 2021
- Killion-Sponsored Landmark Criminal Justice Reform Signed By Governor December 19, 2019
- Senate Education Committee Approves Martin Bill to Protect Student Sexual Assault Victims October 29, 2019
- Senate Approves Bill Requiring Drivers Clear Snow/Ice from Vehicles October 22, 2019
- Senate Approves Regan Bill Supporting Law Enforcement Personnel September 25, 2019
- Killion’s Dangerous Dog Legislation Gets Committee Hearing September 24, 2019
- Committee discusses critical role of high-speed internet in healthcare, emergency response September 3, 2019
- Killion Introduces Deana’s Law Imposing Stronger Penalties on Repeat DUI Offenders August 28, 2019
- Parolee Murders – Department of Corrections July 26, 2019
- Langerholc’s Legislation Establishing Bill of Rights for PA Sexual Assault Survivors Signed by Governor July 15, 2019
- Senator Laughlin’s Crime Victim Bill Signed into Law July 1, 2019
- Martin’s Proposal Supporting Volunteer Fire Companies Signed Into Law June 29, 2019
- Lawmakers Send Mensch’s and Martin’s Statewide Radio Network Audit Measure to Governor’s Desk June 28, 2019
- Senate Approves Scavello Bill Allowing Local Police Radar June 25, 2019
- Republican Leaders Applaud Final Approval of Victims’ Rights Bills June 19, 2019
- Senator Laughlin’s Crime Victim Bill Sent to Governor June 19, 2019
- Senate Advances Bipartisan Pipeline Bills June 19, 2019
- Senate Panel Votes to Protect Workers’ Compensation for Injured Volunteer Fire Personnel June 11, 2019
- Lawmakers, Advocates Highlight Importance of Re-entry, Re-integration Programs June 10, 2019
- Committee Approves Martin Bill That Provides New Protections for Youth Shelter Employees June 5, 2019
- Senate Passes Ward’s Bill Classifying Strangulation as Crime of Violence June 4, 2019
- Tomlinson Calls For Legislation to Outlaw Illegal Gaming Devices May 31, 2019
- Bartolotta Proposal Seeks to Reduce Grass Clippings on Roadways May 9, 2019
- State Senate Passes Package of Bills to Strengthen Protections for Crime Victims April 9, 2019
- Senate Passes Killion Bill to Expand CPR Training in Schools March 27, 2019
- New DUI Laws Go Into Effect On Sunday December 20, 2018
- New Law Will Protect Emergency Responders, Improve Public Safety October 22, 2018
- Senate Sends Governor Landmark Bill To Increase Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders October 18, 2018
- Greenleaf’s conviction integrity bills extending time limit for post-conviction relief and expanding DNA Testing sent to Governor October 17, 2018
- Senate Sends Stefano Bill to Governor That Would Protect Government, Businesses Victimized by Crime October 17, 2018
- Bipartisan bill establishing guideline for public safety facility closures heads to the Governor’s desk October 16, 2018
- Martin Applauds Passage of Bill to Protect Emergency Responders, Improve Public Safety October 11, 2018
- Senate Approves Bill Supporting Law Enforcement Personnel October 3, 2018
- Elevator Safety Bill In Memory of Kristopher Moules Signed Into Law October 3, 2018
- Senate Approves Sextortion Bill September 26, 2018
- SR 6 Fire & EMS Commission Votes on Recommendations September 24, 2018
- Vulakovich, Martin Bill Would Protect Members of Volunteer Emergency Services July 16, 2018
- Senate approves bipartisan legislation on future state prison closings March 27, 2018
- Mensch Measure Designating April 8-14 as “Crime Victims’ Rights Week” Approved by Senate March 27, 2018
- State Senate Approves Bipartisan Crime Victims Package March 21, 2018
- Senators Make Final Push for Passage of Bipartisan Crime Victims Package March 20, 2018
- Senate Appropriations Committee approves legislation on prison closings March 19, 2018
- Joint Public Hearing to Discuss Criminal Justice Issues March 16, 2018
- Joint Public Hearing on Pipeline Safety March 16, 2018
- House Approves Tierne’s Law to Protect Domestic Violence Victims March 12, 2018
- Regan Briefs Senate Panel on Measures Needed To Enhance School Safety and Security in PA March 2, 2018
- Senators Rafferty & Vulakovich Introduce “Blue Alert” Bill February 26, 2018
- Senate Approves Vulakovich/Costa Fire Training Measure February 5, 2018
- Senate Adopts Mensch Resolution Preparing for Statewide Safety Radio Rollout February 1, 2018
- Senate Committee Approves Bill Supporting Volunteer Fire Company Fundraisers January 31, 2018
- Senate Approves Proposal to Improve Special Emergency Response Times January 30, 2018
- Hutchinson Bill Would Protect Responsible Gun Owners During Disaster Declarations January 16, 2018
Legislation
- Act 3 of 2017 (Ward) gives residents the option to get a state driver’s license or photo ID card that meets security requirements imposed by the federal REAL ID law.
- Act 20 of 2017 (Rafferty) increases fines and suspends the licenses of repeat offenders of Pennsylvania’s “Steer Clear” law.
- Act 22 of 2017 (Greenleaf) allows police officers to use body-worn cameras to record statements and actions at a crime scene.
- Act 30 of 2017 (Rafferty) provides for chemical testing and other measures related to driving after imbibing alcohol or using drugs.
- Senate Bill 5 (Langerholc) prevents local jurisdictions from imposing firearms ordinances more restrictive than laws passed by the General Assembly.
- Senate Bill 10 (Reschenthaler) requires municipalities to report illegal immigrants who are arrested and pose a danger to Pennsylvania communities and residents.
- Senate Bill 242 (Baker) transfers enforcement authority for the Pennsylvania One Call System from the Department of Labor and Industry to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
- Senate Bill 449 (Bartolotta) allows Magisterial District Judges to use a risk assessment tool when determining bail in domestic violence cases.
- Senate Bill 510 (Reschenthaler) increases the penalty for threating law enforcement officers, sheriffs or members of their family.
- Senate Resolution 6 (Vulakovich) updates the comprehensive study of fire and EMS issues completed in 2004.
- Senate Resolution 75 (Mensch) directs a review how Pennsylvania accounts for and analyzes forensic evidence kits (rape kits).
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