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PA SB8

PA SB8
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth.


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Introduced
01/20/2021
In Committee
03/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth..

AI Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to further provide for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth. The key provisions include: (1) maintaining that all courts shall be open and every person shall have a remedy by due course of law, and (2) allowing suits to be brought against the Commonwealth in such manner, courts, and cases as the Legislature may direct. Additionally, the bill provides a two-year window for individuals with expired statutory limitations periods to commence actions arising from childhood sexual abuse.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Rules And Executive Nominations Hearing (00:00 3/23/2021 Senate Chamber (LIVE STREAMED)) (on 03/23/2021)

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