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PA SB418
Bill
Status
10/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Baker
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AI Summary
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District attorney vacancies in counties of the second A through eighth class would be filled for the balance of the unexpired term, rather than only until the next municipal election occurring at least 90 days after the vacancy
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First assistant district attorney receives priority appointment to fill a vacancy if they meet statutory qualifications; otherwise, judges of the court of common pleas appoint another qualified individual
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Home rule charter limitations are expanded to include "the office of district attorney" in addition to the existing restriction on vacancy-filling procedures
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District attorney is removed from the list of offices that municipal councils fill when vacancies occur under optional plan governments, leaving this exclusively to the court of common pleas process
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
In district attorney, assistants and detectives, further providing for filling of vacancies; in general provisions relating to home rule and optional plan government, further providing for limitation on municipal powers; and, in general provisions common to optional plans, further providing for manner of filling vacancies in office.
Last Action
Laid on the table
11/17/2025