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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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October 28, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Legislation Addressing Public Safety, Child Protection, Estate Law and Vape Regulation

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R–20) met today to advance a series of bipartisan measures aimed at strengthening public safety, protecting children, improving estate processes and cracking down on illegal vape products in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation for Pennsylvanians
September 9, 2025

Baker: Judiciary Committee Advances Key Legislation for Pennsylvanians

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), approved five bills addressing a range of issues affecting Pennsylvanians.  [Read More]

Tomorrow: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting
June 25, 2025

Tomorrow: Senate Judiciary Committee Holding Voting Meeting

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), will hold a voting meeting, tomorrow, Thursday, June 26, at 9:30 a.m., in Room 8E-B, East Wing of the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.  [Read More]

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