Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 231: An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to official visitation, providing for communications services for inmates in State or county correctional institutions; and making an appropriation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 231 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to official visitation, providing for communications services for inmates in State or county correctional institutions; and making an appropriation. Primary sponsor: Amanda Cappelletti (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Cappelletti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tim Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Katie Muth | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Sharif Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| 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