SB 424 is sponsored by Jay Costa (Democratic), Anthony H. Williams (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Maria Collett (Democratic), Sharif Street (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), and Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic).

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Pennsylvania 2023_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

SB 424 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.

Last action March 14, 2023 — Referred to JUDICIARY, March 14, 2023 [Senate]

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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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To Executive
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This bill died with 2023_0 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

March 14, 2023
Referred to JUDICIARY, March 14, 2023 [Senate]

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 424?: SB 424 is sponsored by Jay Costa (Democratic), Anthony H. Williams (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Maria Collett (Democratic), Sharif Street (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), and Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 424?: This bill died with 2023_0 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 424
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Session: 2023_0 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: March 14, 2023
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Steven J. Santarsiero

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