Session: 2019-2020

ACLU-PA Position: Opposes

HB 257 (PN 3053) expands the list of offenses under “assault by prisoner” (Title 18 § 2703) that impose mandatory consecutive sentences if those offenses are committed against prison staff by someone who is incarcerated. 11 new offenses would be added to this list, including misdemeanor offenses.

Sponsors

Representative Carl Metzgar

Status

Passed House

Session

2019 - 2020

Bill number

Position

Oppose