pa-56-36-1275: Proposed amendment of Pa.R.E. 803

Summary

The Committee on Rules of Evidence is considering proposing to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania the amendment of Pennsylvania Rule of Evidence 803 for the reasons set forth in the accompanying publication report. Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 103(a)(1), the proposal is being published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin for comments, suggestions, or objections prior to submission to the Supreme Court. Any report accompanying this proposal was prepared by the Committee to indicate the rationale for the proposed rulemaking. It will neither constitute a part of the rules nor be officially adopted by the Supreme Court. Additions to the text of the proposal are bolded and underlined; deletions to the text are bolded and bracketed. The Committee invites all interested persons to submit comments, suggestions, or objections in writing to: Committee on Rules of Evidence Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Judicial Center PO Box 62635 Harrisburg, PA 17106-2635 FAX: 717.231.9536 evidencerules@pacourts.us All communications in reference to the proposal should be received by November 4, 2026. E-mail is the preferred method for submitting comments, suggestions, or objections; any e-mailed submission need not be reproduced and resubmitted via mail. The Committee will acknowledge receipt of all submissions. By the Committee on Rules of Evidence HON. BRET M. BINDER, Chair Annex A TITLE 225. RULES OF EVIDENCE ARTICLE VIII. HEARSAY Rule 803. Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay Regardless of...

The agency’s own summary, as published.