Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 5 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 1235 — An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for Pennsylvania Parole Board and for incompatible offices and removal.

Last action — Re-referred to Appropriations

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill amends regulations related to the Pennsylvania Parole Board.

This bill updates provisions concerning the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, including details on its structure and removal processes. It aims to clarify incompatible offices within the board.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

57 added · 32 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill SB 1235 now requires that when a member of the Pennsylvania Parole Board's term expires, the Governor must nominate a replacement within six months, rather than the previous requirement of 90 days. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that the board's structure includes provisions for incompatible offices and removal. These changes are significant as they provide more time for the nomination process, potentially reducing interruptions in board operations and ensuring that positions are filled thoughtfully.

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PRINTER'S NO.
HOUSE AMENDED PRINTER'S NO.
1860 PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
WARD, PENNYCUICK AND DUSH, MARCH 18, 2026 REFERRED TO JUDICIARY, MARCH 18, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Parole, further providing for Pennsylvania Parole Board.n and The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
WARD, PENNYCUICK, DUSH AND KANE, MARCH 18, 2026 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 26, 2026 AN ACT Amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for Pennsylvania Parole Board AND <-- FOR INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES AND REMOVAL.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
Section 6111(b) and (c)(2) of Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended to read:
Section 6111(b) and (c)(2) of Title 61 of the <-- Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended to read:
SECTION 1.
SECTIONS 6111(B) AND (C)(2) AND 6115(A) OF TITLE <-- 61 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSOLIDATED STATUTES ARE AMENDED TO READ:
* * * § 6115.
INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES AND REMOVAL.
<-- (A) GENERAL RULE.--THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL NOT HOLD ANY OTHER PUBLIC OFFICE [OR EMPLOYMENT NOR ENGAGE IN ANY BUSINESS, PROFESSION OR EMPLOYMENT DURING THEIR TERMS OF SERVICE AS MEMBERS THEREOF AND SHALL HOLD THEIR OFFICES DURING THE TERMS FOR WHICH THEY SHALL HAVE BEEN APPOINTED].
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MAY NOT ENGAGE IN ANY BUSINESS, PROFESSION OR EMPLOYMENT DURING THEIR TERMS OF SERVICE AS MEMBERS UNLESS HE OR SHE RECEIVES PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL THAT THE BUSINESS, PROFESSION OR EMPLOYMENT:
(1) IS NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITH HIS OR HER OFFICIAL DUTIES;
AND (2) DOES NOT CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH HIS OR HER OFFICIAL DUTIES.
This act shall take effect in 60 days.
This act shall take effect in 60 days <-- 20260SB1235PN1860 - 2 - IMMEDIATELY.
20260SB1235PN1513 - 2 -
<-- 20260SB1235PN1860 - 3 -
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The bill extends the time frame for appointing a new member to the Pennsylvania Parole Board and for deeming a position vacant after a term expires.

  • 61 Pa.C.S. § 6111(b)

    90 days → six months

    This change allows the Governor up to six months instead of 90 days to appoint a successor after a board member's term expires.

  • 61 Pa.C.S. § 6111(c)(2)

    90 days of → not later than six months after the date of

    This modification gives the Governor up to six months instead of 90 days to nominate a new board member after a term expiration.

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Appropriations

  2. Second consideration

  3. Removed from table

  4. Laid on the table

  5. First consideration

  6. Reported as amended

  7. Referred to Judiciary

  8. Third consideration and final passage

  9. Second consideration

  10. First consideration

  11. Reported as committed

  12. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Amended

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 23000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Judiciary): Reported as Committed

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8001
Democratic 5000
Total 13001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Not Voting
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1235?
SB 1235 is sponsored by Lisa Baker (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Sharif Street (Democratic), Judy Ward (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), and John I. Kane (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1235?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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