This resolution recognizes a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that found the state's felony murder law to be outdated and unconstitutional. It calls on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass a bill that would reform this law. The resolution affects people who have been or may be impacted by the current felony murder law in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing Commonwealth v. Derek Lee (2026), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's landmark decision striking down Pennsylvania's outdated felony murder law; and calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass SB387 reforming Pennsylvania's unconstitutional felony murder law.
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Philadelphia Legistar recorded this action as unanimous, but did not publish a member-by-member tally.
Official Action Note
A motion was made by Harrity that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.