Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 771: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 771 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection. Primary sponsor: Steve Santarsiero (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Santarsiero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| 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 |
| Sharif Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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