Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 594 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study of Pennsylvania's parole process that identifies shortcomings and areas for improvement and issue a report with recommendations for reform.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Aug. 7, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This resolution calls for a study to review and improve Pennsylvania's parole process.

The resolution directs a study of Pennsylvania's parole system to find deficiencies and suggest reforms. It aims to enhance the effectiveness and fairness of the parole process.

Summary

Parole Reform Study

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Aug. 7, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (244)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 594 do?
Parole Reform Study
Who sponsors HR 594?
HR 594 is sponsored by Mandy Steele (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), Joe Webster (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), and Ed Neilson (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 594?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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