Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 36 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Office of State Inspector General, further providing for definitions and for powers, purpose and duties.

Last action — Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, July 11, 2026

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill updates the definitions and powers of the Office of State Inspector General.

This legislation amends The Administrative Code of 1929 to provide clearer definitions and enhance the powers and duties of the Office of State Inspector General. It aims to ensure the safety of law enforcement officers within the office.

Summary

Ensuring the Safety of Law Enforcement Officers of the Office of State Inspector General

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a definition for 'Enforcement officer' within The Administrative Code of 1929 and grants them specific powers, including carrying firearms.

  • Section 501-A

    "Enforcement officer." An individual who meets all of the following: (1) Is an individual listed under the term as defined under 71 Pa.C.S. § 5102 (relating to definitions). (2) Is employed by the office. (3) Whose duties include the enforcement or supervision of the powers specified under section 506-A.

    Defines 'Enforcement officer' and specifies their employment and responsibilities.

Action History

  1. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, July 11, 2026

  2. Second consideration, July 11, 2026

  3. First consideration, June 30, 2026

  4. Reported as committed, June 30, 2026

  5. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 19, 2025

  6. In the Senate

  7. (Remarks see House Journal Page 213-214), March 18, 2025

  8. Third consideration and final passage, March 18, 2025 (173-29)

  9. Re-reported as committed, March 18, 2025

  10. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, March 17, 2025

  11. Second consideration, March 17, 2025

  12. Removed from table, Feb. 5, 2025

  13. Laid on the table, Feb. 4, 2025

  14. First consideration, Feb. 4, 2025

  15. Reported as committed, Feb. 4, 2025

  16. Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 10, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on · 28 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (243)

243 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE

Passed 173 Yea · 29 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 99000
Republican 692800
Unaffiliated 5100
Total 1732900
% of votes cast 86%14%0%0%
How each member voted (202)
Member Party Vote
Rep. Torren Ecker — Yea
Rep. Seth Grove — Yea
Rep. Dan Miller — Yea
Rep. Louis Schmitt — Yea
Rep. Stephenie Scialabba — Nay
Rep. Joshua Siegel — Yea
Abigail Salisbury Democratic Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Arvind Venkat Democratic Yea
Ben Waxman Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Brandon J. Markosek Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Carol Hill-Evans Democratic Yea
Carol Kazeem Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Dan K. Williams Democratic Yea
Daniel J. Deasy Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
Darisha K. Parker Democratic Yea
Dave Madsen Democratic Yea
David M. Delloso Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Eddie Day Pashinski Democratic Yea
Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
G. Roni Green Democratic Yea
Gina H. Curry Democratic Yea
Greg Scott Democratic Yea
Greg Vitali Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Ismail Smith-Wade-El Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jason Dawkins Democratic Yea
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Yea
Joe Ciresi Democratic Yea
Joe McAndrew Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Jordan A. Harris Democratic Yea
Jose Giral Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Justin C. Fleming Democratic Yea
Keith S. Harris Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Leanne Krueger Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Manuel Guzman Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Matthew D. Bradford Democratic Yea
Maureen E. Madden Democratic Yea
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Michael H. Schlossberg Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Napoleon J. Nelson Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Patrick J. Harkins Democratic Yea
Paul Friel Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Perry S. Warren Democratic Yea
Peter Schweyer Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Rick Krajewski Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Robert F. Matzie Democratic Yea
Robert Freeman Democratic Yea
Ryan A. Bizzarro Democratic Yea
Scott Conklin Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Steve Samuelson Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Tarah Probst Democratic Yea
Tarik Khan Democratic Yea
Tim Brennan Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Tina M. Davis Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Nay
Abby Major Republican Yea
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Ann Flood Republican Yea
Barbara Gleim Republican Nay
Brad Roae Republican Yea
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Yea
Brett R. Miller Republican Yea
Brian C. Rasel Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bryan Cutler Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Nay
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Yea
Chad G. Reichard Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Clint Owlett Republican Yea
Craig T. Staats Republican Yea
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dallas Kephart Republican Yea
Dan Moul Republican Yea
Dane Watro Republican Yea
David H. Rowe Republican Nay
David H. Zimmerman Republican Nay
David M. Maloney Republican Nay
Donna Scheuren Republican Yea
Doyle Heffley Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Nay
Eric J. Weaknecht Republican Nay
Eric R. Nelson Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
Jack Rader Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
James B. Struzzi Republican Yea
Jamie Barton Republican Nay
Jamie L. Flick Republican Yea
Jamie Walsh Republican Nay
Jason Ortitay Republican Yea
Jeff Olsommer Republican Yea
Jeremy Shaffer Republican Yea
Jesse Topper Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Nay
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Nay
Joe Hogan Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
John A. Lawrence Republican Yea
John A. Schlegel Republican Yea
Jonathan Fritz Republican Yea
Joseph D'Orsie Republican Nay
Josh Bashline Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Nay
Keith J. Greiner Republican Nay
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Yea
Kristin Marcell Republican Yea
Leslie Rossi Republican Nay
Marc S. Anderson Republican Nay
Marci Mustello Republican Yea
Mark M. Gillen Republican Nay
Marla Brown Republican Yea
Martin T. Causer Republican Yea
Martina A. White Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Yea
Mike Armanini Republican Yea
Mike Jones Republican Nay
Milou Mackenzie Republican Yea
Mindy Fee Republican Yea
Natalie Mihalek Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
Perry A. Stambaugh Republican Nay
R. Lee James Republican Yea
Rich Irvin Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Robert Leadbeter Republican Nay
Roman Kozak Republican Nay
Russ Diamond Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Yea
Scott Barger Republican Nay
Shelby Labs Republican Yea
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Nay
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Yea
Thomas H. Kutz Republican Nay
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Nay
Timothy J. O'Neal Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea
Tina Pickett Republican Yea
Tom Jones Republican Nay
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Yea
Wendy Fink Republican Nay
Zachary Mako Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 36 do?
Ensuring the Safety of Law Enforcement Officers of the Office of State Inspector General
Who sponsors HB 36?
HB 36 is sponsored by Tim Briggs (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Keith S. Harris (Democratic), David M. Delloso (Democratic), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), and Scott Conklin (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 36?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 36?
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