Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1506: An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to inmate confinement, providing for communications services for inmates in State or county correctional institutions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1506 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to inmate confinement, providing for communications services for inmates in State or county correctional institutions. Primary sponsor: Andre Carroll (Democratic). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Referred to Communications & Technology.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 26 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Carroll | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 201 |
| Anthony Bellmon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 203 |
| Heather Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Gina Curry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 164 |
| Elizabeth Fiedler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 184 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Keith Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 195 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Mike Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Carol Kazeem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 159 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Rick Krajewski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 188 |
| Joe McAndrew | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Greg Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Joshua Siegel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Izzy Smith-Wade-El | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Perry Warren | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“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