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PA HB1423
Bill
Status
5/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brenda Pugh
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AI Summary
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Appointed district attorneys in counties of the second A through eighth class would serve for the balance of the unexpired term rather than only until the next municipal election occurring at least 90 days after the vacancy
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First assistant district attorneys who meet statutory qualifications must be appointed by court of common pleas judges when a vacancy occurs; if unavailable or unqualified, judges appoint another competent individual
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Home rule charters are prohibited from granting municipalities any power contrary to state statutes regarding the office of district attorney or procedures for filling DA vacancies
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District attorney vacancies are removed from the list of offices that municipal councils fill under optional plan governments, leaving such vacancies to be filled through the county court process instead
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
In district attorney, assistants and detectives, further providing for filling of vacancies; in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, further providing for limitation on municipal powers; and, in general provisions common to optional plans, further providing for manner of filling vacancies in office.
Last Action
Laid on the table
9/10/2025