Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 R cosponsors

SB 652 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principals of justification, further providing for definitions.

Last action — Referred to Judiciary

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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 April 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill revises the definition of 'dwelling' in Pennsylvania law.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 501

    Any building or structure, including any attached porch, deck or patio, though movable or temporary, or a portion thereof, which is for the time being the home or place of lodging of the actor. → The parcel of land to the property lines and any building or structure erected thereon, of whatever form, regardless of whether movable or temporary, which is for the time being the home or place of lodging of the actor.

    The definition of 'dwelling' is expanded to include the land and property lines, clarifying the scope of what constitutes a dwelling.

Action History

  1. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 652?
SB 652 is sponsored by Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Doug Mastriano (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), and Greg Rothman (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 652?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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