Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2281: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juries and jurors, further providing for qualifications of jurors.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2281 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juries and jurors, further providing for qualifications of jurors. Primary sponsor: Tim Briggs (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2026): Laid on the table.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Briggs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Emily Kinkead | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Joe Webster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
| 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
- Laid on the table
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-committed to Rules
- First consideration
- Reported as amended
- Referred to Judiciary