Senators Amanda M. Cappelletti and Lisa Baker Introduce Bipartisan SB 475 to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Treatment Courts

Baker, Cappelletti Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize and Expand Pennsylvania’s Treatment Courts - Senator Baker

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate recently passed legislation introduced by Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17) to modernize and strengthen Pennsylvania’s problem-solving courts, now proposed to be formally recognized as treatment courts. “Throughout the years, we have created a variety of specialty courts aimed at resolving issues before incarceration is required,” said Baker, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. “…

Senators Amanda M. Cappelletti and Lisa Baker Introduce Bipartisan SB 475 to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Treatment Courts

HARRISBURG, PA – April 10, 2025 – The Pennsylvania Senate recently passed Senate Bill 475, introduced by Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D–Montgomery, Delaware) and Senator Lisa Baker (R–Luzerne, Wayne), a bipartisan measure aimed at modernizing and strengthening Pennsylvania’s problem-solving courts, now proposed to be formally recognized as “treatment courts.” “Not only does this change align us with almost the entirety of the nation and what o…