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PA HB1486

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Dawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes tiered bail posting requirements for illegal firearm charges in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania's only first-class city)
  • First offense: defendant must post 10% of the full bail amount to secure release
  • Second offense: defendant must post 50% of the full bail amount
  • Third or subsequent offense: defendant must post 100% of the full bail amount
  • Effective date: 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In bonds and recognizances, providing for bail in illegal firearm offenses in city of the first class.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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