Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2856: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bonds and recognizances, further providing for right to bail.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2856 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on October 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bonds and recognizances, further providing for right to bail. Primary sponsor: Jeremy Shaffer (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 14, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Shaffer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Valerie Gaydos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Andrew Kuzma | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Natalie Mihalek | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jason Ortitay | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
“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