SB1235

In Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for Pennsylvania Parole Board and for incompatible offices and removal.

Chamber Passed·6/2/26

Pennsylvania SB1235 amends the Pennsylvania Parole Board's term limits and vacancy filling procedures.

Pennsylvania SB1235 modifies the Pennsylvania Parole Board by changing the term limits for board members and the timeline for filling vacancies. Members will now hold office for six years or until their successor is appointed, whichever comes first. If a member's term expires, the Governor must nominate a replacement within six months, even if the outgoing member remains on the board. This act applies to current board members.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 26–0 · Jun 2
Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 25

12:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

Apr 21

11:30 AM

Judiciary (s) Hearing

History

Jun 30

House

Second consideration

Jun 30

House

Re-referred to Appropriations

Jun 29

House

Removed from table