Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 771: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.

In committee Last action May 22, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 771 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection. Primary sponsor: Steve Santarsiero (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steve Santarsiero (Democratic). 7 co-sponsors.