Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 R cosponsors

SB 1405 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, June 26, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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In plain language

This bill amends laws related to arson and property destruction offenses in Pennsylvania.

The bill proposes changes to Pennsylvania's laws regarding arson and related crimes. It aims to address offenses concerning property destruction more effectively.

Summary

Protecting Our First Responders Responding to Arson

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, June 26, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

245 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1405 do?
Protecting Our First Responders Responding to Arson
Who sponsors SB 1405?
SB 1405 is sponsored by Frank A. Farry (Republican), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Joe Picozzi (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), and Judy Ward (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1405?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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