Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1284: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) 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, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses committed against law enforcement officer.

Passed one chamber Last action May 6, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 1284 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) 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, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses committed against law enforcement officer. Primary sponsor: Lisa Baker (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lisa Baker (Republican). 12 co-sponsors.