HB464

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth.

Chamber Passed·6/9/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB464 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow certain suits against the Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania HB464 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Pennsylvania to ensure that courts remain open and to allow suits against the Commonwealth. Specifically, it aims to provide a two-year window for individuals to commence actions arising from childhood sexual abuse, regardless of any existing statutory limitations or caps on damages. The amendment also seeks to ensure that every person has a remedy by due course of law and that justice is administered without sale, denial, or delay.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 138–64 · Jun 9, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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34
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

10:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 23

Senate

Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill dropped from calendar

May 4

Senate

Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Referred to State Government