HB413

In preliminary provisions, adopting the Uniform Electronic Recordation of Custodial Interrogations Act; requiring recordings of interrogations; and imposing functions on the Attorney General.

Introduced·1/29/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB413 mandates electronic recording of custodial interrogations, with exceptions, and assigns enforcement to the Attorney General.

Pennsylvania HB413 adopts the Uniform Electronic Recordation of Custodial Interrogations Act, requiring electronic recording of most custodial interrogations. Exceptions include situations where recording is infeasible due to exigent circumstances, equipment malfunction, or if the individual refuses to participate. The act also exempts certain spontaneous statements and those made during routine arrest processing.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Judiciary: Report Bill As Committed

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Sep 22, 2025

11:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Oct 7, 2025

House

Second consideration

Oct 7, 2025

House

Re-committed to Appropriations

Oct 6, 2025

House

Removed from table