Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
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Past Meetings & Hearings
Meeting to consider SB 45, SB 1235, SB 1259 and SB 1284
Meeting to consider the nomination of Dr. John O’Brien II, Esquire to the Board of Pardons
News
Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Authorizing Body Cameras for County Probation and Parole Officers
The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee today approved legislation to authorize county probation and parole officers to use body-worn cameras, according to committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bills to Protect Children, Support Law Enforcement
Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced today the committee has approved two important measures aimed at protecting Pennsylvania’s children and strengthening public safety efforts across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R‑20), advanced major pro–Second Amendment legislation today while the full Senate acted separately to strengthen statewide firearm protections. [Read More]
Senator Lisa Baker and the Judiciary Committee Approve a Sentencing Remedy to Address the Attempted Murder of Scranton Police Officer Gilmartin
The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), advanced legislation this week sponsored by Baker and Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40) to strengthen penalties for individuals who attempt to murder law enforcement officers. [Read More]
Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Public Safety Package to Strengthen Criminal Justice Protections
The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced a package of four public safety reforms aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system, according to committee chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), who sponsored three of the measures. [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.