Judiciary Committee

Senator Lisa Baker, Chair

Judiciary Committee

Senator Lisa Baker, Chair
Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bill Authorizing Body Cameras for County Probation and Parole Officers
June 30, 2026

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]

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June 29, 2026

Meeting to consider HB 2299

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

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Bills to Protect Children, Support Law Enforcement
June 9, 2026

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]

Senator Lisa Baker and the Judiciary Committee Approve a Sentencing Remedy to Address the Attempted Murder of Scranton Police Officer Gilmartin
April 23, 2026

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]

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April 21, 2026

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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February 3, 2026

Meeting to consider the nomination of Dr. John O’Brien II, Esquire to the Board of Pardons

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

Meeting to consider SB 44, HB 331 and HB 1286
February 2, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 44, HB 331 and HB 1286

Senate Judiciary Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

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September 8, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 111, SB 914, HB 18, HB 414 and HB 1406

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

Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry
April 1, 2025

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
March 31, 2025

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]

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