Committee Says Gun Bills Headed to Floor Will Have Serious Impacts on Criminal Justice System

Committee Says Gun Bills Headed to Floor Will Have Serious Impacts on Criminal Justice System

The Maine Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee met Wednesday afternoon to finalize its recommendations on three hotly-debated firearm-related bills, ultimately assigning two with “major” impact designation and one a “severe” impact on Maine’s criminal justice system. The bills would change the definition of a “machine gun,” mandate safe storage, and require serial numbers [...] The post Committee Says Gun Bills Headed to Fl…

Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety Bills - Senator Baker

HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced this week that the committee has approved three significant bills aimed at enhancing public safety and modernizing Pennsylvania’s criminal statutes. “These bills reflect a thoughtful approach to balancing innovation and public safety,” Baker said. “They represent another step forward in ensuring our justice system keeps pace with the times.” The approved legi…

Baker Announces Judiciary Committee Approval of Public Safety Bills - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced this week that the committee has approved three significant bills aimed at enhancing public safety and modernizing Pennsylvania's criminal statutes.

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Langerholc Bill to Address Drug Activity Near Recovery Houses - Senator Langerholc

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to strengthen protections for individuals in recovery has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate Bill 635 directs the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to establish a sentencing enhancement for certain drug-related offenses committed within 1,000 feet of a drug and alcohol recovery house. “Recovery houses provide a pathway to overcome addiction. Drug dealers who e…