Public hearing to focus on probation reform issues as well as the recommendations of the County Adult Probation and Parole Advisory Committee
September 17, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Monday, September 20, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. | NOB #1 | [Read More]
Kayden’s Law Passes Pennsylvania State Senate
June 24, 2021
Today the State Senate passed landmark legislation that will save children’s lives.
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Meeting to consider SB 565 and SR 146 and nominations
June 23, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. |
North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 1431 and HB 1429
June 22, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation
June 22, 2021
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), held a meeting today advancing three bills focused on human trafficking and a fourth related to child abuse.
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Bipartisan, inter-branch task force announces new policy recommendations to improve juvenile justice
June 22, 2021
The inter-branch and bipartisan Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force on Tuesday released a comprehensive final report with policy recommendations that protect public safety, increase accountability, achieve savings for reinvestment, and improve outcomes for youth, families, and communities.
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Bipartisan, Inter-branch Juvenile Justice Task Force Releases Final Report to Improve Outcomes for Youth, Families, and Communities
June 21, 2021
Press conference announcing the release of the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force’s final report, including policy recommendations to strengthen the state’s juvenile justice system on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Media Center, State Capitol, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Meeting to consider HB 246, HB 843, HB 954, and HB 1147
June 21, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | Off the Floor | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation and Approves the Nomination of New Victim Advocate
June 15, 2021
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), met today to consider the nomination of Suzanne V. Estrella, Esq., as Pennsylvania’s Victim Advocate. In addition, the committee considered three pieces of legislation aimed at protecting the rights of children and crime victims, and safeguarding the Commonwealth from ransomware attacks.
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To consider the nomination of Suzanne Estrella as Victim Advocate, and consideration of SB 708, SB 726, and HB 156
June 14, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee | Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B and Virtual Participation | [Read More]