SB471

In general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, providing for citizenship status of criminal defendants.

Chamber Passed·3/31/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB471 mandates that attorneys for the Commonwealth notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if they suspect a criminal defendant.

Pennsylvania SB471 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to include a new section on the citizenship status of criminal defendants. It requires attorneys for the Commonwealth to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement if they obtain information suggesting a defendant is not a citizen. This notification must occur at any point during the criminal proceeding. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–18 · Mar 31, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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18 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

11:30 AM

Judiciary (s) Hearing

History

Apr 1, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary

Mar 31, 2025

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (31-18)

Mar 31, 2025

House

In the House