Vetoed by Governor Tom Wolf

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits premature release of an individual who has committed a violent offense while imprisoned.

Highlights:

• Amends Title 61 to include “obstruction of justice offense” as relating to the following (Page 2):

• Intimidation of witnesses or victims;

• Retaliation against witnesses or victims;

• Retaliation in child abuse cases;

• Escape or weapons; and 

• Contraband.

• Amends Title 61 to include “violent offense” as the following crimes (Page 2):

• Criminal homicide;

• Assaults;

• Strangulation and rape;

• Sexual assault;

• Arson; and 

• Riots.

• Prohibits for 24 months the release of a paroled person convicted of a violent offense (Page 3). 

• Prohibits for 12 months the release of a paroled person convicted of an obstruction of justice offense (Page 3). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits premature release of an individual who has committed a violent offense while imprisoned.

Highlights:

• Amends Title 61 to include “obstruction of justice offense” as relating to the following (Page 2):

• Intimidation of witnesses or victims;

• Retaliation against witnesses or victims;

• Retaliation in child abuse cases;

• Escape or weapons; and 

• Contraband.

• Amends Title 61 to include “violent offense” as the following crimes (Page 2):

• Criminal homicide;

• Assaults;

• Strangulation and rape;

• Sexual assault;

• Arson; and 

• Riots.

• Prohibits for 24 months the release of a paroled person convicted of a violent offense (Page 3). 

• Prohibits for 12 months the release of a paroled person convicted of an obstruction of justice offense (Page 3). 

Full Bill Text