HB 970

An Act providing for guidelines and procedures governing certain investigations and interrogations of correctional and forensic employees; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 10

Prime sponsor: Chris Pielli
Cosponsors (9): Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, G. Roni Green, Joe Ciresi, Jose Giral, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Steven Malagari, Tim Brennan

Status

In committee as of March 19, 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
March 19, 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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