HB1042Introduced in the House
In crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
Introduced by Napoleon Nelson, District 154
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
September 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
8 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Floor: PN3793, CONCURRENCE · July 23, 2026
102
Yes
100
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
202 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | No |
| Eric Weaknecht | 5 | No |
| Bradley Roae | 6 | No |
| Parke Wentling | 7 | No |
| Aaron Bernstine | 8 | No |
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | No |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Judiciary
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration, with amendments
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (149-50)
In the Senate
Referred to Judiciary
Reported as amended
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
Re-reported as amended
Third consideration and final passage (28-22)
Vote on final passage reconsidered
Final passage (30-20)
In the House
Referred to Rules
Amended in House Committee on Rules
Re-reported on concurrence, as amended
House concurred in Senate amendments, as amended by the House (102-100)
In the Senate
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
Verify the information
- Official page on the Pennsylvania Legislature website
- House Amendment A02431 (PN 1131) (amendment)
- House Amendment A04091 (PN 2884) (amendment)
- House Amendment A04180 (PN 3758) (amendment)
- House Amendment A04208 (PN 3766) (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
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