HB 1952

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree.

In committee Last action October 16, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 8

Prime sponsor: Zachary Mako
Cosponsors (7): Andrew Kuzma, Craig Staats, Doyle Heffley, Joe Ciresi, Mark Gillen, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie

Status

In committee as of October 16, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
October 16, 2025	House	Referred to Judiciary

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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