Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1290: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bonds and recognizances, providing for the restriction on use of cash bail for pregnant defendants.

In committee Last action April 17, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 1290 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bonds and recognizances, providing for the restriction on use of cash bail for pregnant defendants. Primary sponsor: Amanda Cappelletti (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Amanda Cappelletti (Democratic). 5 co-sponsors.