HB 1042 | PA Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act

  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: HB 1042
  • Session: 2025–2026
  • Latest Update: May 5, 2025
ACLU-PA Bill Page HB 1042

Session: 2025-2026

ACLU-PA Position: Supports

HB 1042 (PN 1131) would establish the Earned Vocational Training and Education Credit to allow people incarcerated in state facilities to earn vocational and educational credits against their minimum sentence.

These credits would count towards reducing their sentence—from 10-180 days, depending on the program—making them eligible for parole or short sentence parole earlier than they would otherwise be.

Sponsors:
Representative Napoleon Nelson