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PA SB125
Bill
Status
9/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cris Dush
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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