Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 53 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 443 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer and for sentence of persons under the age of 18 for murder, murder of an unborn child and murder of a law enforcement officer; and, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary

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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 February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 54 sponsors

    1 primary, 53 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (53 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends sentencing laws for second-degree murder and establishes new parole guidelines for certain offenders.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 1102

    life → not more than 50 years

    Changes the sentence for second-degree murder from life imprisonment to a maximum of 50 years.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 1102.1

    the minimum of which shall be at least 30 years to life → of not more than 40 years

    Changes the sentencing for persons aged 15 or older convicted of second-degree murder to a maximum of 40 years instead of a minimum starting at 30 years to life.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 1102.1

    the minimum of which shall be at least 20 years to life → of not more than 30 years

    Changes the sentencing for persons under 15 convicted of second-degree murder to a maximum of 30 years instead of a minimum starting at 20 years to life.

  • 61 Pa.C.S. § 6137

    Notwithstanding 42 Pa.C.S. § 9757 (relating to consecutive sentences of total confinement for multiple offenses), the board may grant parole 25 years after the date of incarceration for an offender sentenced to life imprisonment under 18 Pa.C.S. § 1102(b) (relating to sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer).

    Allows parole for offenders sentenced to life imprisonment for second-degree murder after 25 years of incarceration.

  • 61 Pa.C.S. § 6137

    Notwithstanding 42 Pa.C.S. § 9757, the board may grant parole 20 years after the date of incarceration for an offender sentenced under 18 Pa.C.S. § 1102.1(c)(1) (relating to sentence of persons under the age of 18 for murder, murder of an unborn child and murder of a law enforcement officer).

    Allows parole for offenders sentenced under specific conditions to a maximum of 20 years after incarceration.

  • 61 Pa.C.S. § 6137

    Notwithstanding 42 Pa.C.S. § 9757, the board may grant parole 15 years after the date of incarceration for an offender sentenced under 18 Pa.C.S. § 1102.1(c)(2).

    Allows parole for offenders sentenced under specific conditions to a maximum of 15 years after incarceration.

  • 61 Pa.C.S. § 6137

    before parole may be granted under subparagraph (i), (ii) or (iii), the board must give primary consideration to the protection of the public and to victim safety.

    Requires the board to prioritize public safety and victim safety when considering parole for specific offenders.

  • 61 Pa.C.S. § 6137

    The power to parole a person under paragraph (3) (i), (ii) or (iii) may only be utilized if the victims of the underlying offense have been notified that parole is being considered and are given the opportunity to be heard by the board.

    Ensures that victims are informed and can participate in parole hearings for certain offenders.

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 443?
HB 443 is sponsored by Tim Briggs (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Heather Boyd (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), Ismail Smith-Wade-El (Democratic), Keith S. Harris (Democratic), Mike Jones (Republican), Joanna E. McClinton (Democratic), Greg Scott (Democratic), Jason Dawkins (Democratic), Rick Krajewski (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic), Peter Schweyer (Democratic), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Amen Brown (Democratic), Mary Jo Daley (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Carol Kazeem (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Paul Takac (Democratic), MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Abigail Salisbury (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Andre D. Carroll (Democratic), Aerion Abney (Democratic), Napoleon J. Nelson (Democratic), Lindsay Powell (Democratic), Jen Mazzocco (Democratic), Dave Madsen (Democratic), and Nikki Rivera (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 443?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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