SB 14002025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1400
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer and providing for sentence for murder of the second degree; in sentencing, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide; and, in motivational boot camp, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole eligibility for offenders sentenced to life for murder of the second degree and further providing for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing.
In committee Last action June 26, 2026: Referred to Judiciary
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 15
- Prime sponsor
- Lisa Baker
- Cosponsors (14)
- Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, David Argall, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Kim Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patrick Stefano, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
Status
In committee as of June 26, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 5
June 25, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGE-RECONSIDEREDPassed30–20
yes (30) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (20) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
June 25, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed31–19
yes (31) Anthony Williams, Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (19) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
June 25, 2026State SenateMOTION TO TABLE STREET AMENDMENT NO. A-3900Passed26–24
yes (26) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (24) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Boscola, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
June 23, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment A03888Passed9–5
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
June 23, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Judiciary): Reported as AmendedPassed9–5
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
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | House | Referred to Judiciary |
| June 25, 2026 | Senate | Final passage |
| June 25, 2026 | Senate | Vote on final passage reconsidered |
| June 25, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 24, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| June 23, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 23, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| June 22, 2026 | Senate | 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.