H.R.519

Directing the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to conduct a study of bail and pretrial release practices and to issue recommendations to the House of Representatives regarding the setting of bail and pretrial release conditions.

Introduced·5/7/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HR519 directs the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to study bail and pretrial release practices and recommend reforms to the House.

Pennsylvania HR519 instructs the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to conduct a comprehensive study on bail and pretrial release practices. The study aims to assess the effectiveness and cost-benefit of various criminal justice interventions and programs. It seeks to address the significant variations in bail practices across different jurisdictions in the state. The Commission is tasked with issuing recommendations to the House of Representatives regarding the setting of bail and pretrial release conditions to promote consistency and fairness in pretrial decision-making.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Judiciary: PN3379, Report Bill As Committed

18 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 8

10:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jul 1

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Jun 8

House

Reported as committed

May 7

House

Referred to Judiciary