SB 231

An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to official visitation, providing for communications services for inmates in State or county correctional institutions; and making an appropriation.

In committee Last action February 4, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 10

Prime sponsor: Amanda Cappelletti
Cosponsors (9): Art Haywood, Jay Costa, John Kane, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Nikil Saval, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney

Status

In committee as of February 4, 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
February 4, 2025	Senate	Referred to Judiciary

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

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