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This resolution recognizes a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that found the state's felony murder law to be outdated and unconstitutional.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Commonwealth v. Derek Lee (2026), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's landmark decision striking down Pennsylvania's outdated felony murder law; and calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass SB387 reforming Pennsylvania's unconstitutional felony murder law.

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Status
Adopted
Type
Resolution
Introduced
April 9, 2026
Sponsors
Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Ahmad

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  1. UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    ADOPTED

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    A motion was made by Harrity that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

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    Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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    This Resolution was Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar.

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