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PA HB276
PA HB276A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for rights of victims of crime.
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Introduced
02/01/2019
02/01/2019
In Committee
06/18/2019
06/18/2019
Crossed Over
04/08/2019
04/08/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for rights of victims of crime.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that would establish a set of rights for victims of crime. The key provisions include: giving victims the right to be treated with fairness, respect, and consideration for their safety and privacy; the right to be present and heard at criminal proceedings; the right to be notified of and participate in the parole process; the right to restitution; and the right to a timely conclusion of the case. The bill also allows victims or the government to assert and enforce these rights in court. This constitutional amendment would need to be passed by the General Assembly twice and then approved by voters.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (56)
Sheryl Delozier (R)*,
Stephen Barrar (R),
Kerry Benninghoff (R),
Aaron Bernstine (R),
Ryan Bizzarro (D),
Karen Boback (R),
Thomas Caltagirone (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Bud Cook (R),
Bryan Cutler (R),
Tina Davis (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Gene DiGirolamo (R),
Torren Ecker (R),
Garth Everett (R),
Frank Farry (R),
Marty Flynn (D),
Jonathan Fritz (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Barb Gleim (R),
Jim Gregory (R),
Susan Helm (R),
Johnathan Hershey (R),
David Hickernell (R),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Mike Jones (R),
Aaron Kaufer (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Dawn Keefer (R),
Patty Kim (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Kate Klunk (R),
William Kortz (D),
David Maloney (R),
Rob Matzie (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Lori Mizgorski (R),
Dan Moul (R),
Thomas Murt (R),
Eric Nelson (R),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Donna Oberlander (R),
Jason Ortitay (R),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Tina Pickett (R),
Adam Ravenstahl (D),
Harry Readshaw (D),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Frank Ryan (R),
Stan Saylor (R),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Jim Struzzi (R),
Marcy Toepel (R),
Tarah Toohil (R),
Jesse Topper (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Passed Sessions of 2018 and 2019 (on 06/20/2019)
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