The Pennsylvania Interbranch Commission
for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Fairness
On April 27, 2022, the Commission submitted to Pennsylvania House and Senate committee chairs its letter in support of legislation that would prohibit use of the so-called LGBTQ “panic” defense Continue ReadingCommission Submits Letter in Support of Bill Banning Use of LGBTQ “Panic” Defense
On March 16, 2022, the Commission submitted to Pennsylvania House and Senate committee chairs its letter in support of legislation that would provide free parking to jurors for the duration Continue ReadingCommission Submits Letters in Support of Bills Providing for Free Juror Parking
On March 15, 2022, the Commission submitted to Pennsylvania House and Senate committee chairs its letter in support of legislation that would increase the amount of juror compensation from $9 Continue ReadingCommission Submits Letters in Support of Bills Increasing Juror Pay
On March 14, 2022, the Commission submitted to Pennsylvania House and Senate committee chairs its letter in support of legislation that would establish a statewide rape kit tracking system, to Continue ReadingCommission Submits Letters in Support of Bills Establishing Statewide Rape Kit Tracking System
On March 14, 2022, the Commission submitted to Pennsylvania House and Senate committee chairs its letter in support of legislation that would amend the Pennsylvania Juror Qualifications Statute to reduce Continue ReadingCommission Submits Letters in Support of Bills Amending PA Juror Qualifications