SB 131 — A Joint Resolution proposing integrated and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, repealing provisions relating to Legislative Reapportionment Commission and providing for Independent Redistricting Commission and for redistricting criteria.
Last action — Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 26, 2025
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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23 sponsors
1 primary, 22 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (20 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.
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Summary
SB131 – Establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission in Pennsylvania
Bill Text
- Printer's No. 0494 View text Current
Action History
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Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 26, 2025
Sponsors
- Carolyn T. Comitta · Cosponsor
- Steven J. Santarsiero · Cosponsor
- Wayne D. Fontana · Cosponsor
- Christine M. Tartaglione · Cosponsor
- Timothy P. Kearney · Primary
- Judith L. Schwank · Cosponsor
- Nikil Saval · Cosponsor
- Tracy Pennycuick · Cosponsor
- Amanda M. Cappelletti · Cosponsor
- Jay Costa · Cosponsor
- Camera Bartolotta · Cosponsor
- Patty Kim · Cosponsor
- John I. Kane · Cosponsor
- Lisa M. Boscola · Cosponsor
- Nick Pisciottano · Cosponsor
- Nick Miller · Cosponsor
- Lindsey M. Williams · Cosponsor
- Katie J. Muth · Cosponsor
- Art Haywood · Cosponsor
- James Andrew Malone · Cosponsor
- Maria Collett · Cosponsor
- Rosemary M. Brown · Cosponsor
- Anthony H. Williams · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 230 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Timothy P. Kearney Democratic
Co-sponsors (22)
- Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic
- Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic
- Wayne D. Fontana Democratic
- Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic
- Judith L. Schwank Democratic
- Nikil Saval Democratic
- Tracy Pennycuick Republican
- Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic
- Jay Costa Democratic
- Camera Bartolotta Republican
- Patty Kim Democratic
- John I. Kane Democratic
- Lisa M. Boscola Democratic
- Nick Pisciottano Democratic
- Nick Miller Democratic
- Lindsey M. Williams Democratic
- Katie J. Muth Democratic
- Art Haywood Democratic
- James Andrew Malone Democratic
- Maria Collett Democratic
- Rosemary M. Brown Republican
- Anthony H. Williams Democratic
Not signed on (230)
230 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 230 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 131 do?
- SB131 – Establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission in Pennsylvania
- Who sponsors SB 131?
- SB 131 is sponsored by Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Patty Kim (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), Nick Pisciottano (Democratic), Nick Miller (Democratic), Lindsey M. Williams (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), James Andrew Malone (Democratic), Maria Collett (Democratic), Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), and Anthony H. Williams (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 131?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 131?
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