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PA SB111

Bill

Status

Engrossed

10/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Argall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to hire or promote corrections officers at state correctional institutions who reside outside the Commonwealth, overriding existing residency requirements under 71 Pa.C.S. § 2301(b)

  • Pennsylvania residents receive hiring and promotion preference, with an additional 5 points added to their final examination scores on certified eligibility lists

  • Amends Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding new section 1107

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for residency of corrections officers.

Last Action

Third consideration and final passage (50-0)

10/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations10/6/2025
Judiciary1/22/2025

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