Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2259: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for actions not permissible in a courthouse; and imposing penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2259 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for actions not permissible in a courthouse; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Emily Kinkead (Democratic). It lists 23 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 24
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Kinkead | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jessica Benham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Heather Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Paul Friel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Napoleon Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 154 |
| Jenn O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 165 |
| Darisha Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 198 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| 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 Judiciary