HR 143 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing March 18, 2025, as "Public Defender Day" in Pennsylvania.

HR 143 is a non-binding resolution designating March 18, 2025, as "Public Defender Day" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically honors public defenders' work but does not create new laws, impose costs, or directly affect any individuals or entities. The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee, amended, and ultimately laid on the table (stalled) on May 30, 2025, meaning it did not advance further. This is a ceremonial measure with no substantive policy impact.

Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action May 30, 2025

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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1123 → Printer's No. PN1152 · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated from Printer's No. 1123 to Printer's No. 1152, reflecting amendments made by the Judiciary Committee. The primary substantive change is the revision of a WHEREAS clause to better describe public defenders' role, emphasizing they protect those at 'most desperate, vulnerable moments' rather than just 'liberty.' The resolution's procedural status was also updated to reflect committee reporting.

REQUIREMENT

The WHEREAS clause describing public defenders' work was revised to add language about protecting people at their 'most desperate, vulnerable moments,' strengthening the emotional and practical framing of the resolution.

TECHNICAL

The bill's printer number was updated from PN 1123 to PN 1152, and the procedural header was changed to reflect that the bill was 'as reported from Committee on Judiciary' and 'as amended,' indicating it has moved through committee review.

Floor votes · House Mar 25, 2025

How they voted

26–0

Passed

Total votes 26

Mar 25, 2025

D Democratic14

14 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican12

12 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported as amended

lower

Mar 25, 2025

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (26-0)

house

Mar 24, 2025

Committee

Referred to Judiciary

lower

1 primary · 22 co-sponsors