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

SB 111 — An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for residency of corrections officers.

Last action — Laid on the table

  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 January 22, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • 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 5 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

This bill establishes residency requirements for corrections officers in Pennsylvania.

The bill amends regulations to specify residency requirements for corrections officers in Pennsylvania's correctional institutions. This aims to create a standard for where these officers must live.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means corrections officers may need to live within specified areas to maintain their positions.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 111 introduce a residency preference for applicants looking to become corrections officers in state correctional institutions. Specifically, Commonwealth residents will receive an additional five points on their final examination scores, which enhances their chances of being hired or promoted. This change aims to prioritize local candidates for these roles, potentially strengthening community ties and ensuring that corrections officers have a vested interest in the places they serve.

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WARD, DUSH AND CAPPELLETTI, JANUARY 22, 2025 AS AMENDED ON THIRD CONSIDERATION, OCTOBER 27, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for residency of corrections officers.
WARD, DUSH AND CAPPELLETTI, JANUARY 22, 2025 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 general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for residency of corrections officers.
(A) RESIDENCY.--Notwithstanding 71 Pa.C.S.
(a) Residency.--Notwithstanding 71 Pa.C.S.
§ 2301(b) <-- (relating to examinations requisite for appointment and promotion), the department may hire an applicant or promote an individual as a corrections officer at a State correctional institution who resides outside this Commonwealth.
§ 2301(b) (relating to examinations requisite for appointment and promotion), the department may hire an applicant or promote an individual as a corrections officer at a State correctional institution who resides outside this Commonwealth.
(B) PREFERENCE.--A COMMONWEALTH RESIDENT SHALL RECEIVE <-- RESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE AS AN APPLICANT OR AN INDIVIDUAL SEEKING A PROMOTION AS A CORRECTIONS OFFICER AT A STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION.
(b) Preference.--A Commonwealth resident shall receive <-- residential preference as an applicant or an individual seeking a promotion as a corrections officer at a State correctional institution.
TO DETERMINE STANDING ON EACH CERTIFIED ELIGIBILITY LIST, AN ADDITIONAL FIVE POINTS SHALL BE APPLIED TO THE FINAL EXAMINATION SCORE OBTAINED BY A COMMONWEALTH RESIDENT WHO IS AN APPLICANT OR SEEKING A PROMOTION AS A CORRECTIONS OFFICER AT A STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION.
To determine standing on each certified eligibility list, an additional five points shall be applied to the final examination score obtained by a Commonwealth resident who is an applicant or seeking a promotion as a corrections officer at a State correctional institution.
(B) PREFERENCE.--WHENEVER THE NAME OF AN APPLICANT WHO MEETS <-- THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS UNDER 71 PA.C.S.
§ 2301(B)(1) OR (2) APPEARS ON AN ELIGIBLE LIST CERTIFIED AS THE RESULT OF A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION ADMINISTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 71 PA.C.S.
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III (RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE REFORM) FOR APPOINTMENT TO A CORRECTIONS OFFICER POSITION AT A STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY, IN MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION, SHALL GIVE PREFERENCE TO THE APPLICANT IF THE APPLICANT IS AMONG THE THREE HIGHEST-RANKING AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALS ON THE CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLES OR WITHIN THE SPECIFIED ALTERNATIVE NUMBER DESIGNATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 71 PA.C.S.
§ 2402(B)(2) (RELATING TO SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF ELIGIBLES).
THE PREFERENCE UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table

  2. First consideration

  3. Reported as amended

  4. Referred to Judiciary

  5. Third consideration and final passage

  6. Amended on third consideration

  7. Re-reported as committed

  8. Re-referred to Appropriations

  9. Second consideration

  10. First consideration

  11. Reported as committed

  12. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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): 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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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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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 (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 14000
Democratic 8000
Total 22000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown 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 9000
Democratic 4001
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 111?
SB 111 is sponsored by David G. Argall (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Judy Ward (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), and Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 111?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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