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PA HB1855

PA HB1855
In Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power.


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Introduced
09/23/2019
In Committee
12/26/2019
Crossed Over
12/18/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further regulate the parole power of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. Specifically, it prohibits the Board from releasing on parole a person convicted of a violent offense or an obstruction of justice offense committed while incarcerated. The bill defines "violent offense" and "obstruction of justice offense" and specifies the minimum additional time such individuals must serve before being eligible for parole. The provisions of the bill only apply to individuals who commit crimes on or after the effective date.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (36)

Last Action

Removed from table (on 09/22/2020)

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