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PA HB2281

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Briggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 4502(a)(3) of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) to change juror disqualification from anyone "convicted of" a felony to only those currently "serving a sentence for" a felony
  • Removes the provision that previously allowed convicted felons to serve as jurors only if granted a pardon or amnesty
  • Restores jury eligibility to individuals with past felony convictions who have completed their sentences
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In juries and jurors, further providing for qualifications of jurors.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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