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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerion Abney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Sean Dougherty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 172 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Manny Guzman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Mike Schlossberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Communications & Technology