HB1454

In judicial boards and commissions, further providing for powers and duties of commission, providing for adoption of guidelines for bail and pretrial release conditions and further providing for publication of guidelines for sentencing, resentencing and parole, risk assessment instrument and recommitment ranges following revocation.

Introduced·5/13/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1454 amends Title 42 to enhance the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing's duties, including adopting guidelines for bail and.

Pennsylvania HB1454 amends Title 42 to expand the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing's responsibilities. The commission is tasked with recommending guidelines for bail and pretrial release conditions, considering factors such as the seriousness of the offense, criminal history, and community-based support systems. The guidelines must align with public protection, the gravity of the offense, and the defendant's constitutional rights.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

May 13, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary