Judiciary Committee

Senator Lisa Baker, Chair

Judiciary Committee

Senator Lisa Baker, Chair
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July 11, 2026

Confirmation hearing to consider the nominations of Suzanne V. Estrella, Esquire and Stephen R. Zawisky, Esquire to the Pennsylvania Parole Board

Senate Judiciary Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 1042
July 10, 2026

Meeting to consider HB 1042

Senate Judiciary Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room  [Read More]

Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation to Address Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Following Court Ruling
June 23, 2026

Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation to Address Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Following Court Ruling

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) announced Senate Judiciary Committee passage of legislation they introduced to update Pennsylvania's sentencing laws for second-degree murder in response to a recent court decision declaring the mandatory life-without-parole sentence for that crime unconstitutional.  [Read More]

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June 22, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 890, SB 1212 and SB 1400; and HB 2443

Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 1335; and HB 1344
June 8, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 1335; and HB 1344

Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing  [Read More]

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Constitutional Carry as Senate Sends Preemption Expansion to the House
May 6, 2026

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]

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May 5, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 357

Senate Judiciary Committee | 8E-B, East Wing  [Read More]

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April 20, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 45, SB 1235, SB 1259 and SB 1284

Senate Judiciary Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing   [Read More]

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation on Human Trafficking Prevention and Judicial Funding
February 2, 2026

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation on Human Trafficking Prevention and Judicial Funding

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), held a meeting today to advance three pieces of legislation to strengthen protections for victims of human trafficking and address critical funding needs within Pennsylvania’s judicial system.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 1934
December 5, 2025

Meeting to consider HB 1934

Senate Judiciary Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room  [Read More]

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