Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB150

Introduced
4/17/25  
Refer
4/17/25  

Caption

In sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness.

Impact

The bill represents a significant change in how state laws govern the sentencing of individuals with serious medical issues. It acknowledges the necessity of considering health factors in judicial processes, thereby allowing for a more humanistic approach in dealing with the incarcerated population. This could potentially lead to reduced sentences for inmates facing serious health challenges, fostering a system that prioritizes the rehabilitation and health of inmates over strict punitive measures.

Summary

House Bill 150 focuses on modifying sentencing regulations by repealing provisions concerning the transfer of inmates who require medical treatment. The central aim of the bill is to address concerns about the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals, ensuring that those suffering from illnesses are treated more compassionately. By adjusting these provisions, the bill seeks to facilitate the ability to modify the term of imprisonment for inmates based on their medical conditions.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 150 appears to be broadly positive, particularly among advocates for criminal justice reform and inmate rights. Supporters view the bill as a critical step toward a more humane approach to justice, focusing on rehabilitation and health care for those in need. However, there may be mixed feelings among some legislators and constituents who prioritize the punitive aspects of the criminal justice system and may view modifications to sentences as lenient.

Contention

While the bill addresses important issues related to health and sentencing, notable points of contention could arise regarding its implementation. Questions around how to assess an inmate's medical condition and determining eligibility for these modifications may lead to debates. Additionally, some might express concern over the potential for misuse of the provisions, fearing that they could be exploited for earlier release rather than being reserved for genuinely underserved medical cases. This balance between compassion and accountability will likely be a focal point in discussions surrounding the bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB587

In sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole for reasons of age or illness and for medical parole due to public or disaster emergency related to health or contagious disease outbreak; and abrogating regulations.

PA SB136

In sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole for reasons of age or illness and for medical parole due to public or disaster emergency related to health or contagious disease outbreak; and abrogating regulations.

PA SB573

In sentencing, providing for alternative sentencing for primary caretakers and further providing for contents of presentence report; and, in medical services, establishing the Maternity Medical Services Program; and making editorial changes.

PA HB1375

In general provisions, further providing for classes of offenses; in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence of imprisonment for misdemeanors; and, in sentencing, providing for modification of sentences for certain misdemeanors.

PA HB395

In sentencing, further providing for life imprisonment for homicide.

PA HB294

In general provisions relating to health care, further providing for applicability, for definitions and for criminal penalties; in living wills, further providing for emergency medical services; in out-of-hospital nonresuscitation, further providing for definitions, for orders, bracelets and necklaces, for revocation, for absence of order, bracelet or necklace and for emergency medical services, repealing provisions relating to advisory committee and providing for discontinuance; and providing for Pennsylvania orders for life-sustaining treatment.

PA SB100

Providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage.

PA HB1723

Further providing for the payment of the salary and medical and hospital expenses of certain employees of State and local government who are injured or contract certain diseases in the performance of their duty; repealing provisions relating to the term "fireman"; and providing for affirmation and for definitions.

PA HB190

In enforcement, further providing for jurisdiction and penalties; in sentencing, further providing for sentencing generally, for fine, for collection of restitution, reparation, fees, costs, fines and penalties and for payment of court costs, restitution and fines, repealing provisions relating to fine and further providing for failure to pay fine; in licensing of drivers, repealing provisions relating to suspension of operating privilege for failure to respond to citation, providing for fee for restoration of operating privilege and further providing for restoration of operating privilege, for occupational limited license and for probationary license; in financial responsibility, further providing for definitions; and, in penalties and disposition of fines, repealing provisions relating to inability to pay fine and costs.

PA SB838

In sentencing, further providing for order of probation, for conditions of probation and for modification or revocation of order of probation and providing for probation review conference.

Similar Bills

PA SB136

In sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole for reasons of age or illness and for medical parole due to public or disaster emergency related to health or contagious disease outbreak; and abrogating regulations.

PA SB136

In sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment; and, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole for reasons of age or illness and for medical parole due to public or disaster emergency related to health or contagious disease outbreak.

PA HB587

In sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole for reasons of age or illness and for medical parole due to public or disaster emergency related to health or contagious disease outbreak; and abrogating regulations.

VA HB2044

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DC PR25-0281

Director of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Sam Abed Confirmation Resolution of 2023

KY SB8

AN ACT relating to child welfare and declaring an emergency.

VA HB1263

Abolition of juvenile fines and fees; criminal offenses.

VA SB481

Abolition of juvenile fines and fees; criminal offenses.