Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 2 R cosponsors

SR 139 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a registry for those who abuse individuals considered to be vulnerable populations.

Last action — Referred to Aging & Youth

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced August 25, 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

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Aging & Youth

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (243)

243 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 139?
SR 139 is sponsored by Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Nick Miller (Democratic), and Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 139?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced August 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 139?
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