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PA HB1852

PA HB1852
In sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and providing for consecutive sentences for crimes of violence.


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Introduced
09/19/2019
In Committee
01/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and providing for consecutive sentences for crimes of violence.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's laws on sentencing for second and subsequent offenses of crimes of violence. It requires that any sentence imposed for a crime of violence be served consecutively to any other sentence for a crime of violence involving a different victim, regardless of whether the crimes arose from the same criminal transaction. The bill also clarifies the definition of "victim" for the purposes of these consecutive sentencing provisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Removed from table (on 10/21/2020)

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