SB 962025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 96
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats.
In committee Last action April 3, 2025: Referred to Judiciary
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 9
- Prime sponsor
- Michele Brooks
- Cosponsors (8)
- Cris Dush, Doug Mastriano, Frank Farry, Greg Rothman, Judith Schwank, Patrick Stefano, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
Status
In committee as of April 3, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
April 1, 2025State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed37–12
yes (37) Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Steven Santarsiero, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
no (12) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, Katie Muth, Lindsey Williams, Maria Collett, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes
April 1, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed15–7
yes (15) Art Haywood, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Elder Vogel, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (7) Amanda Cappelletti, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes
March 25, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Judiciary): Reported as CommittedPassed11–3
yes (11) Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Cris Dush, Doug Mastriano, Gene Yaw, Kim Ward, Lisa Baker, Rosemary Brown, Steven Santarsiero, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (3) Amanda Cappelletti, Maria Collett, Nikil Saval
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | House | Referred to Judiciary |
| April 1, 2025 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| April 1, 2025 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| March 25, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| March 25, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| January 22, 2025 | 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.