Rep. Chris Rabb

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In March, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down mandatory life-without-parole sentences for second-degree murder — ending a one-size-fits-all punishment untethered from fairness or proportionality. It was a victory built over years by advocates, organizers, and the Pennsylvanians most directly harmed by this injustice.

But a court ruling is not the end of the work. It’s the start of a deadline.

We now have until the end of June to act. The General Assembly has both a constitutional obligation and a moral one to put a sentencing framework in place that reflects individual culpability and aligns our laws with basic justice.

The bill is ready. H.B. 443, sponsored by Judiciary Chairman Tim Briggs and drafted by the same team that won the Lee case, does exactly that. There’s no excuse for delay and no time to waste.

To my colleagues: the Court has spoken. Let’s meet this mandate before June ends. Let’s finish the job.

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Eid al-Adha Mubarak to our friends and families celebrating across the Commonwealth!

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Just a reminder that our office will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and will reopen Tuesday for all your state government-related needs. Have a great holiday weekend!

A final reminder that the Primary Election is tomorrow! You can find more information in my newsletter about poll locations and places to submit your mail-in ballot.

Our office will be closed tomorrow for Election Day and we will re-open on Wednesday morning.

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