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PA HB1410

PA HB1410
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for pardoning power and Board of Pardons.


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Introduced
06/14/2023
In Committee
12/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for pardoning power and Board of Pardons.

AI Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that would change the requirements for the Board of Pardons to recommend pardons or commutations of sentences. Under the current law, the Board of Pardons must unanimously recommend pardons or commutations for sentences of death or life imprisonment, but this bill would change that requirement to three-fifths of the Board instead. The bill also outlines the necessary procedures for passing a constitutional amendment in Pennsylvania, including public advertising and submission to voters.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71) (on 04/16/2024)

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