Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1493: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, providing for data collection on race and ethnicity in criminal cases.

In committee Last action May 21, 2025: Referred to Communications & Technology

Plain-language summary

HB 1493 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, providing for data collection on race and ethnicity in criminal cases. Primary sponsor: Aerion Abney (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2025): Referred to Communications & Technology.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Aerion Abney (Democratic). 12 co-sponsors.