HB 3312025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 331
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in budget and finance, further providing for expenses; in facilities and supplies, further providing for deposits into account; and, in access to justice, providing for performance audit of account.
Enacted Last action February 4, 2026: Act No. 1 of 2026
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 24
- Prime sponsor
- Tim Briggs
- Cosponsors (23)
- Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Danielle Friel Otten, Ed Neilson, G. Roni Green, Jared Solomon, Joe Ciresi, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Jose Giral, Justin Fleming, Keith Harris, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Liz Hanbidge, Melissa Cerrato, Michael Schlossberg, Perry Warren, Robert Freeman, Sean Dougherty, Tarik Khan
Status
Enacted as of February 4, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 12
February 4, 2026House of RepresentativesCONCURRENCEPassed187–11
yes (187) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Barbara Gleim, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Moul, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Frank Burns, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanna Mcclinton, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph D'Orsie, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Leslie Rossi, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Parke Wentling, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rob Kauffman, Robert Freeman, Robert Leadbeter, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Bizzarro, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
no (11) Ben Waxman, Danilo Burgos, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Joseph Hohenstein, Keith Harris, Malcolm Kenyatta, Marylouise Isaacson, Rick Krajewski, Tarik Khan
February 4, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed46–2
yes (46) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
no (2) Chris Gebhard, Doug Mastriano
other (2) Daniel Laughlin, Katie Muth
February 4, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed33–0
yes (33) Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Clint Owlett, Dan Frankel, Darisha K. Parker, David Rowe, Elizabeth Fiedler, James Struzzi, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jesse Topper, Joanna Mcclinton, John Lawrence, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Kate Klunk, Kerry Benninghoff, Leanne Krueger, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Matthew Bradford, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Patrick Harkins, Rob Kauffman, Robert Matzie, Ryan Bizzarro, Sheryl Delozier, Thomas Kutz, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett
February 4, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed21–0
yes (21) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
other (1) Daniel Laughlin
February 3, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Re-Reported as AmendedPassed17–0
yes (17) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, David Argall, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jay Costa, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
February 3, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Adopt Amendment A02465Passed17–0
yes (17) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, David Argall, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jay Costa, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
February 2, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Judiciary): Reported as AmendedPassed12–2
yes (12) Amanda Cappelletti, Camera Bartolotta, Cris Dush, Gene Yaw, Kim Ward, Lisa Baker, Maria Collett, Nikil Saval, Rosemary Brown, Steven Santarsiero, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (2) Art Haywood, Doug Mastriano
February 2, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment A02399Passed9–5
yes (9) Camera Bartolotta, Cris Dush, Doug Mastriano, Gene Yaw, Kim Ward, Lisa Baker, Rosemary Brown, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (5) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Maria Collett, Nikil Saval, Steven Santarsiero
January 28, 2026House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed147–52
yes (147) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chad Reichard, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Rowe, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, James Struzzi, Jamie Flick, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jennifer O'Mara, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanna Mcclinton, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Kathleen Tomlinson, Keith Harris, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Parke Wentling, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Leadbeter, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Russ Diamond, Ryan Bizzarro, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Valerie Gaydos, Zachary Mako
no (52) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Barbara Gleim, Brad Roae, Brett Miller, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Charity Krupa, Dallas Kephart, Dan Moul, David Maloney, David Zimmerman, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Jacob Banta, Jamie Barton, Jamie Walsh, Jeremy Shaffer, Jill Cooper, Joe Hamm, John Lawrence, Joseph D'Orsie, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Kerry Benninghoff, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Perry A. Stambaugh, Rob Kauffman, Roman Kozak, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Seth Grove, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Thomas Kutz, Tom Jones, Wendy Fink
January 28, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed35–2
yes (35) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Charity Krupa, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Gina Curry, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Zachary Mako
no (2) Eric Nelson, Ryan Warner
December 17, 2025House of RepresentativesA2252Passed203–0
yes (203) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Barbara Gleim, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Miller, Dan Moul, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanna Mcclinton, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph D'Orsie, Joseph Hohenstein, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Joshua Siegel, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Leslie Rossi, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Louis Schmitt, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Parke Wentling, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rick Krajewski, Rob Kauffman, Robert Freeman, Robert Leadbeter, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Bizzarro, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Seth Grove, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
June 2, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As CommittedPassed14–12
yes (14) Andre Carroll, Benjamin Sanchez, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Dan Miller, Emily Kinkead, Joseph Hohenstein, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, La'Tasha Mayes, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Melissa Shusterman, Tim Briggs
no (12) Andrew Kuzma, Jim Rigby, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Timothy Bonner, Torren Ecker
Timeline 26
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | House | Act No. 1 of 2026 |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Approved by the Governor |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Presented to the Governor |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Signed in Senate |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Signed in House |
| February 4, 2026 | House | House concurred in Senate amendments |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Re-reported on concurrence, as committed |
| February 4, 2026 | House | Referred to Rules |
| February 4, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| February 4, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| February 4, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| February 3, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as amended |
| February 3, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations |
| February 3, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| February 2, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| February 2, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| January 30, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Judiciary |
| January 28, 2026 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| January 28, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| December 17, 2025 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| December 17, 2025 | House | Second consideration, with amendments |
| December 16, 2025 | House | Removed from table |
| June 2, 2025 | House | Laid on the table |
| June 2, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| June 2, 2025 | House | Reported as committed |
| January 27, 2025 | House | Referred to Judiciary |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.