Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1284: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses committed against law enforcement officer.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1284 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses committed against law enforcement officer. Primary sponsor: Lisa Baker (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Dave Argall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Camera Bartolotta | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Michele Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Rosemary Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Cris Dush | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Frank Farry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Wayne Langerholc | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Scott Martin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Judy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“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
- Third consideration and final passage
- Second consideration
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Judiciary