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Introduced
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
In Committee
06/17/2026
06/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juries and jurors, further providing for qualifications of jurors.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania law regarding juror qualifications by changing the criteria for disqualification based on criminal convictions. Previously, a person was disqualified if they had been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and had not received a pardon or amnesty. The bill modifies this to disqualify individuals who are currently serving a sentence, including a term of probation or parole, for such a crime, regardless of whether they have received a pardon. This change aims to ensure that individuals currently undergoing legal consequences for serious offenses are not eligible to serve on juries.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Tim Briggs (D)*,
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Re-committed to Rules (on 06/17/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2281 | 03/11/2026 |
| House Amendment A03652 (PN 2987) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A03652 | 06/17/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2281/PN3638 | 06/17/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2281/PN2987 | 03/12/2026 |
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