HR 36 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the quality of carceral libraries in this Commonwealth.

HR 36 is a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the quality of prison libraries within the Commonwealth. It does not create new laws or funding but requires the Commission to assess current library services in correctional facilities. The study would examine factors like resource availability and accessibility for incarcerated individuals. This resolution directly affects the Commission and the state's prison library systems, with no new policy changes implemented by the bill itself.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Oct 6, 2025
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Jul 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Jan 28, 2025
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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