HB1423

In district attorney, assistants and detectives, further providing for filling of vacancies; in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, further providing for limitation on municipal powers; and, in general provisions common to optional plans, further providing for manner of filling vacancies in office.

Introduced·5/7/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1423 amends laws on filling vacancies for district attorneys and municipal officers, and limits municipal powers.

Pennsylvania HB1423 amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to change how vacancies in district attorney offices are filled. If a vacancy occurs in a district attorney's office, the first assistant district attorney will fill the role for the remainder of the term. If the first assistant is unable or unwilling to serve, the court of common pleas will appoint a qualified individual. The bill also modifies the limitation on municipal powers, ensuring that home rule charters cannot grant authority contrary to state statutes.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Judiciary: Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 23, 2025

10:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Sep 10, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Sep 10, 2025

House

Laid on the table

Jun 23, 2025

House

Reported as committed