Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 471: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, providing for citizenship status of criminal defendants.

Passed one chamber Last action April 1, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 471 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, providing for citizenship status of criminal defendants. Primary sponsor: Dan Laughlin (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dan Laughlin (Republican). 14 co-sponsors.