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HB 835PENNSYLVANIASession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Pennsylvania Bill HB 835 reduces parole supervision period for educational or vocational certification

Original title: An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for early parole for educational and vocational certification.

Last action · March 10, 2025: Referred to JUDICIARY, March 10, 2025Sponsors: Jeanne McNeill and 7 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania House Bill 835 reduces the supervision period by 90 days for compliant parolees who earn a high school diploma, college degree, or vocational certification, excluding those convicted of violent crimes.

Why it matters

Qualifying es will have their state supervision requirements shortened by three months upon completing specified educational or vocational milestones.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

offenders on parole

Eligible parolees receive a 90-day reduction in their supervision period upon earning specified educational or vocational credentials.

Directly affected

Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole

The board is required to reduce the supervision period for compliant parolees who meet the educational criteria.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the 90-day parole reduction?

Offenders on who remain in compliance with their terms of release and earn a high school diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, , vocational certificate, technical certification, or high school equivalency diploma during supervision.

Are all parolees eligible for this program?

No. Offenders convicted of a crime of violence as defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 9714(g) are excluded from the reduction.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Mar 10, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to JUDICIARY, March 10, 2025

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Related Legislation

State Bill

Pennsylvania House Bill 728 Establishes Identification Upon Reentry Program for Released Inmates

Pennsylvania House Bill 728 establishes the Identification Upon Reentry Program, requiring state correctional institutions to assist departing inmates

Connected Entities

Pennsylvania General Assembly, Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole

OrganizationPennsylvania General Assembly“Legislative body enacting the statute”Map →

OrganizationPennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole“Board responsible for parole supervision”Map →

Sources

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www.palegis.us

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