HB443

In authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer and for sentence of persons under the age of 18 for murder, murder of an unborn child and murder of a law enforcement officer; and, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power.

Introduced·2/3/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB443 amends sentencing for murder and parole considerations for offenders convicted of murder, including murder of an unborn child and.

Pennsylvania HB443 modifies sentencing guidelines for murder, including murder of an unborn child and murder of a law enforcement officer. It sets a minimum term of imprisonment for these offenses, with specific provisions for offenders under 18 years old. The bill also alters parole eligibility for these offenses, requiring the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole to consider public safety and victim impact before granting parole. The changes apply to sentences imposed before, on, or after the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

2:00 PM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Feb 3, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary