Pennsylvania HR547: A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the use of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration in this Commonwealth and to report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.

What the bill says

A resolution Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the use of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration in this Commonwealth and to report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.

From the introduced text, June 2, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the use of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration in this Commonwealth and to report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives. WHEREAS, Electronic monitoring technologies are used throughout this Commonwealth to supervise certain individuals in the community in lieu of incarceration, including individuals on pretrial release, probation, parole and county intermediate punishment programs; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania law authorizes the use of electronic monitoring in a variety of circumstances, including under 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 9763 and 9804; and WHEREAS, Additional authority for community supervision and alternatives to incarceration, including supervision conditions that may incorporate electronic monitoring technology, exists under 61 Pa.C.S. Pt. IV (relating to Department of Corrections); and WHEREAS, Courts in this Commonwealth may also utilize electronic monitoring as a condition of pretrial release pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure governing bail and conditions of release; and WHEREAS, Rigorous evidence demonstrates that electronic monitoring, when used appropriately as an alternative to incarceration, may improve public safety outcomes while reducing correctional costs; and WHEREAS, Policymakers may benefit from a comprehensive evaluation of how electronic monitoring is currently used in this Commonwealth and whether opportunities exist to improve or expand its use; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct …

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Sponsors

• Jordan Harris (D, 186) · primary sponsor
• Sheryl Delozier (R, 88)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
• Emily Kinkead (D, 20)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
• Darisha Parker (D, 198)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)

Latest actions

1. June 17, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 17, 2026
2. June 17, 2026: Adopted, June 17, 2026 (174-28)
3. June 8, 2026: Reported as committed, June 8, 2026
4. June 2, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, June 2, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR0547, RC 1207 (June 17, 2026): 174 yea, 28 nay, passed
• House Judiciary: Report Bill As Committed (June 8, 2026): 24 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR547?

HR547 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the use of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration in this Commonwealth and to report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.

What does HR547 do?

In its own words: A resolution Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the use of electronic monitoring as an alternative to incarceration in this Commonwealth and to report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.

What is the status of HR547?

Passed both chambers as of June 17, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 17, 2026 (June 17, 2026).

Who sponsored HR547?

Jordan Harris (D, 186), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR547?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr547