Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1290: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bonds and recognizances, providing for the restriction on use of cash bail for pregnant defendants.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1290 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 17, 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, providing for the restriction on use of cash bail for pregnant defendants. Primary sponsor: Amanda Cappelletti (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Cappelletti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Lindsey Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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