Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg on July 26, 2023. Amanda Berg
Justice Committee coordinates for invoices with cross -party support
Today, the House of Justice in Pennsylvania voted three important legislative regulations that are now considered by the full house. The legislative templates supported by the legislators of both parties try to improve the punitive justice system, strengthen security and to simplify family law procedures.
The chairman of the committee, MP Tim Brigg, D-Montgomery, said: “The cross-party support of the committee for these legislation shows our joint commitment to the necessary improvements in our laws to ensure fairness, security and efficiency in pennsylvania. These bills are now on the way to the full house, where we will continue to work together for the benefit of all Pennsylvanians. “
The following invoices were coordinated from the committee:
House Bill 36, sponsored by the state MP Scott Conclin, D-Center, would enable law enforcement officers who work under the office of the General Inspector Pennsylvania to wear weapons while fulfilling their duties. The legislation aims to improve the security of civil servants who are often faced with dangerous situations and combat fraud, waste, misconduct and misuse in state programs and government agencies.
House Bill 166, sponsored by representatives Tim Bonner, R-Mercer and Tarik Khan, D-Phila. It would require the Commonwealth to demonstrate that the mitigating factors predominate without any doubt that aggravating circumstances predominate before the death penalty can be taken into account.
House Bill 378, sponsored by the state MP Liz Hanbidge, D-Montgomery, would rationalize the custody process in Pennsylvania by reducing the number of factors domestic relationships aim to make custody decisions more easily and more efficiently and ultimately benefit families and dishes.
“The current 16 factors used by the judges to determine custody powers have layoffs and lack of clarity, which leads to confusion between families, lawyers and even judges.” Said Hanbidge. “House Bill 378 tries to modernize these factors in order to ensure clarity, uniformity and judicial efficiency, which creates manageable criteria for families who navigate the legal system and at the same time build on the vital protection for children who are adopted according to the law of Kayden became.
“These bills reflect the hard work and the commitment of my colleagues, and we are strongly committed to positive changes,” said Briggs. “I look forward to continuing to work with my co -legislators while we bring these important measures to the entire house for further discussion.”
Briggs represents the 149th legislative district, which consists of Bridgeport, West Conshohocken, Upper Merion and parts of the lower merion in Montgomery County.
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