SB1400Introduced in the Senate
In authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer and providing for sentence for murder of the second degree; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide; and, in motivational boot camp, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole eligibility for offenders sentenced to life for murder of the second degree and further providing for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing.
Introduced by Lisa Baker, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer and providing for sentence for murder of the second degree; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide; and, in motivational boot camp, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole eligibility for offenders sentenced to life for murder of the second degree and further providing for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing.
Where it stands
Referred to Judiciary
June 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor: PN1836, Final Passage-Reconsidered · June 25, 2026
30
Yes
20
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nikil Saval | 1 | No |
| Christine Tartaglione | 2 | No |
| Sharif Street | 3 | No |
| Arthur Haywood | 4 | No |
| Joseph Picozzi | 5 | Yes |
| Frank Farry | 6 | Yes |
| Vincent Hughes | 7 | No |
| Anthony Williams | 8 | No |
| John Kane | 9 | No |
| Steven Santarsiero | 10 | No |
Bill history
Referred to Judiciary
Reported as amended
First consideration
Second consideration
Third consideration and final passage (31-19)
Vote on final passage reconsidered
Final passage (30-20)
In the House
Referred to Judiciary
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