Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB1643

Introduced
6/23/25  

Caption

In dockets, indices and other records, further providing for enforcement of foreign judgments.

Impact

A notable provision of HB1643 emphasizes that courts of common pleas are restricted from enforcing or satisfying foreign judgments that relate to the provision of reproductive health care services. This amendment is particularly relevant in the context of ongoing debates about reproductive rights and health care access, suggesting that judgments pertaining to these topics will not be recognized under Pennsylvania law, effectively protecting local reproductive health care policies from foreign legal claims.

Summary

House Bill 1643 aims to amend Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding the enforcement of foreign judgments. The bill specifies that a foreign judgment can be filed in Pennsylvania courts and treated similarly to local judgments, thereby creating a streamlined process for acknowledging and enforcing such judgments within the state. This is particularly significant as it establishes that the judgments will carry the same legal weight as local court decisions, allowing them to be enforced and satisfied following similar procedural rules.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB1643 appears to be mixed. Supporters may view the bill as a necessary enhancement to Pennsylvania's judicial framework, ensuring that foreign judgments are recognized and enforced consistently. Conversely, opponents may express concerns that the limitation on enforcing judgments related to reproductive health could lead to complications for individuals and entities involved in health care services, indicating a potential point of contention regarding the intersection of law and personal rights.

Contention

Critics of HB1643 may argue that its provisions limiting enforcement are overly restrictive, suggesting that they could hinder justice for individuals who rely on foreign judgments for legal redress in matters of reproductive health. This contention reflects broader societal debates about reproductive rights and the extent to which local laws should interact with or override external legal judgments, emphasizing a significant area of conflict for legislators and citizens alike.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB936

In dockets, indices and other records, further providing for enforcement of foreign judgments.

PA HB1788

In dockets, indices and other records, further providing for enforcement of foreign judgments.

PA HB1769

In dockets, indices and other records, providing for limited access to eviction information.

PA SB1137

In dockets, indices and other records, providing for limited access to eviction information.

PA HB1299

In recordings by law enforcement officers, further providing for audio recording or video recording policies.

PA HB2198

In rules of evidence, further providing for subpoena of records.

PA SB600

In authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree.

PA SB935

In bases of jurisdiction and interstate and international procedure, further providing for assistance to tribunals and litigants outside this Commonwealth with respect to service and for issuance of subpoena; in commencement of proceedings, further providing for authority of officers of another state to arrest in this Commonwealth; and, in detainers and extradition, further providing for definitions, for duty of Governor with respect to fugitives from justice and for presigned waiver of extradition.

PA HB1786

In bases of jurisdiction and interstate and international procedure, further providing for assistance to tribunals and litigants outside this Commonwealth with respect to service and for issuance of subpoena; in commencement of proceedings, further providing for authority of officers of another state to arrest in this Commonwealth; and, in detainers and extradition, further providing for definitions, for duty of Governor with respect to fugitives from justice and for presigned waiver of extradition.

PA HB999

In authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in jurisdiction of appellate courts, further providing for direct appeals from courts of common pleas; in post-trial matters, further providing for postconviction DNA testing and for disposition and appeal; in sentencing, further providing for sentencing procedure for murder of the first degree; and, in execution procedure and method, repealing provisions relating to issuance of warrant.

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