SB538Introduced in the Senate
Parole; investigation prior to release, input from the attorney for the Commonwealth.
Introduced by David Suetterlein, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Parole; investigation prior to release; input from the attorney for the Commonwealth. Requires the Parole Board to notify the attorney for the Commonwealth in each jurisdiction in which an offense occurred for which a prisoner is incarcerated as part of the required investigation to determine if such prisoner will be released on parole. The bill further provides that the attorney for the Commonwealth may submit his input to the Board regarding the impact the release of the prisoner will have on the jurisdiction. The bill requires that any such input received shall be considered by the Board but shall not infringe on the Board's authority to exercise its decision-making authority.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
February 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 10-N 0-A) · January 28, 2026
30
Yes
10
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100681D
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with amendments (10-Y 4-N 1-A)
Read first time
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Passed by for the day
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendments agreed to
Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 10-N 0-A)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB538)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
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