Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
HB 1247
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of evidence, providing for prohibition of deception during custodial interrogation of individual with intellectual disability or autism.
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HB 1247 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding rules of evidence. The bill proposes a prohibition on deception during the custodial interrogation of individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism.
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Sponsors + 12 cosponsors
- Liz Hanbidge Democratic lead
- Ben Sanchez Democratic
- Carol Hill-Evans Democratic
- Danielle Otten Democratic
- Ed Neilson Democratic
- Joe Hohenstein Democratic
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic
- José Giral Democratic
- Kristine Howard Democratic
- Melissa Shusterman Democratic
- Mike Schlossberg Democratic
- Perry Warren Democratic
- Tarik Khan Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As Committed | lower | pass | 16 | 10 | 0 | Apr 9, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |