SB1284

In authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses committed against law enforcement officer.

Chamber Passed·5/4/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB1284 amends sentencing laws for murder, including murder of an unborn child and law enforcement officers.

Pennsylvania SB1284 amends the state's sentencing laws for murder, including murder of an unborn child and murder of a law enforcement officer. The bill sets a maximum sentence of 40 years for attempts, solicitations, or conspiracies to commit these crimes, with a mandatory minimum of 20 years if serious bodily injury results. For offenses specifically targeting law enforcement officers, the bill mandates a minimum of 20 years and allows for a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if serious bodily injury occurs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 41–8 · May 4
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
12
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

41 Yea

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8 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 21

11:30 AM

Judiciary (s) Hearing

History

May 6

House

Referred to Judiciary

May 4

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (41-8)

May 4

House

In the House