Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
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Past Meetings & Hearings
Meeting to consider SB 92, SB 96, SB 175, SB 326, SB 347, SB 471, SB 475, and SB 490
Confirmation hearing to consider nominations
Meeting to consider the nomination of Christian Stephens, Pennsylvania Parole Board
Meeting to consider SB 1306 and SB 1317
News
Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry
Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, off the floor in the Senate Rules Room of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Public Safety Legislation
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), convened today to advance a series of bills aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system and addressing critical public safety concerns. [Read More]
Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25, at 11:30 a.m., in Room 8E-B, East Wing of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
MONDAY: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a confirmation hearing Monday, Feb. 3, at 11:00 a.m., in Hearing Room 1, North Office Building, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg. [Read More]
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The Senate Judiciary Committee considers a wide range of issues pertaining to Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system. The committee examines and addresses a heavy load of legislative proposals which are referred, and engages in efforts that increase justice, fairness, and the protection of fundamental rights.
The committee works closely with matters that involve the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, Office of Victim Advocate, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Board of Pardons, Pennsylvania Parole Board, Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, and Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.