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PA HB150

PA HB150
In sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness.

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Introduced
04/17/2025
In Committee
12/22/2025
Crossed Over
12/17/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness.

AI Summary

This bill repeals an existing section of Pennsylvania law regarding the transfer of inmates with medical needs and replaces it with a new comprehensive section outlining procedures for modifying prison sentences due to serious illness. The new law provides a detailed framework for inmates, their families, attorneys, or correctional officials to petition a court for sentence modification based on specific medical conditions, including terminal illnesses, chronic debilitating conditions, serious functional impairments, or significant health deterioration due to aging. The bill establishes clear requirements for filing such petitions, including notification to victims and the Office of Victim Advocate, and mandates specific timelines for court responses. Courts must consider multiple factors when evaluating these petitions, such as the nature of the original offense, the inmate's disciplinary record, current health status, and potential risk to the community. The law also requires the Department of Corrections to submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing the number and outcomes of sentence modification petitions. Importantly, the bill applies to individuals sentenced before, on, or after the effective date, and will take effect 60 days after passage, providing a more compassionate and medically-informed approach to managing inmates with serious health challenges.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (53)

Rick Krajewski (D)*,  Anthony Bellmon (D),  Lisa Borowski (D),  Heather Boyd (D),  Tim Briggs (D),  Amen Brown (D),  Andre Carroll (D),  Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),  Scott Conklin (D),  Gina Curry (D),  Mary Jo Daley (D),  Nathan Davidson (D),  Kyle Donahue (D),  Torren Ecker (R),  Elizabeth Fiedler (D),  Justin Fleming (D),  Dan Frankel (D),  Roni Green (D),  Nancy Guenst (D),  Manny Guzman (D),  Liz Hanbidge (D),  Keith Harris (D),  Carol Hill-Evans (D),  Joe Hohenstein (D),  John Inglis (D),  Mary Isaacson (D),  Mike Jones (R),  Carol Kazeem (D),  Tarik Khan (D),  Emily Kinkead (D),  Maureen Madden (D),  Dave Madsen (D),  La'Tasha Mayes (D),  Joanna McClinton (D),  Jeanne McNeill (D),  Kyle Mullins (D),  Napoleon Nelson (D),  Danielle Otten (D),  Darisha Parker (D),  Chris Pielli (D),  Lindsay Powell (D),  Chris Rabb (D),  Abigail Salisbury (D),  Ben Sanchez (D),  Pete Schweyer (D),  Gregory Scott (D),  Melissa Shusterman (D),  Paul Takac (D),  Arvind Venkat (D),  Perry Warren (D),  Ben Waxman (D),  Joseph Webster (D),  Dan Williams (D), 

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary (on 12/22/2025)

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