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PA SB125

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cris Dush

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article III, Section 23 of the Pennsylvania Constitution to allow exceptions to court-controlled venue changes in civil and criminal cases when provided by the Constitution or statute

  • Amends Article V, Section 10(c) to explicitly grant the General Assembly authority to establish venue in civil cases by statute, limiting the Supreme Court's exclusive rulemaking power in this area

  • Requires passage by two consecutive sessions of the General Assembly before submission to voters as a single ballot question at a primary, general, or municipal election

  • Secretary of the Commonwealth must comply with constitutional advertising requirements after each passage before the amendment can proceed

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for change of venue and for judicial administration.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

9/30/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government9/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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