Corrections Impact


Aborted fetus, coverage under uniform anatomical gift act

Abortion, method, timing, and disposition of remains

Alcoholic beverage control law, omnibus bill relating to

Alcoholic beverage licenses, modifications to

Assault in the fourth degree, increase penalty

Assault, modify structure of offenses

Assault on a service animal in the first degree, elements added to the offense of

Attempted murder, probation and parole eligibility of persons convicted of

Automotive recycling dealers, exemption from title requirements for the purchase of certain vehicles

Cannabis, local regulation of

Continuing course of conduct

Convicted attempted murderers, parole eligibility of

Correctional facilities, use and sale of electronic cigarettes in

Crimes charged in a continuing course of conduct, prevent double jeopardy

Criminal attempt to commit murder of peace officer or firefighter, classification as violent offense

Criminal records, expungement of

Cruelty to animals, first degree, dog fighting

Cruelty to animals, first degree, fighting for pleasure or profit

Cruelty to animals, involvement in fighting activities

Day reporting programs, usage of

Deadly weapon, removal knives from definition of

Death penalty, child or vulnerable adult victim, aggravating circumstance for

Death penalty, replacement of with life imprisonment without parole

Department of Corrections, expansion of Farm Operations Program

Department of Corrections, racial impact statements

DNA, sample collection at arraignment, requirement for

Drone usage on critical infrastructure without permission, crime

Drones use of for unlawful purposes, prohibition against

DUI, penalties imposed

DUI, penalties imposed, consideration of prior offenses

Expungement of certain Class D felony convictions, allow

External detainee Fatality Review Panel, establishment of

Felony expungement, establish procedure and timeline

Felony offender supervision and monitoring, treatment of Class B offenders

Firearm, safety of juveniles, from accidental discharge of

Gang violence, prevention of

Harassment, electonic

Heroin trafficking, penalties relating to

Hunting, prohibit the use of unmanned aircraft systems for

Hydrocodone, classification as a Schedule II controlled substance

Hydrocodone, transfer from Schedule III to Schedule II

Immunities, limitationt to person under 18 years old

Juvenile records, expungement of

Local health department personnel assault in the third degree

Medical cannabis, authorization and regulation of

Medical malpractice actions, inadmissibility of statements of compassion

Mesdemeanor theft offenses, create sentencing scheme for

Misdemeanor offenses, arrest powers pursuant to

Nude images of minors, transmission or possession prohibited

Obscenity, evidence of

Offender employment and licensure, requirements applying to

Operation under the influence, right of Commonwealth to trial by jury

Parole Board, procedures relating to

Peace officer power of arrest, misdemeanors

Persistent offenders, life without parole

Possession of controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor, mandatory drug treatment

Postincarceration supervision, offenses requiring

Powder or crystal alcoholic beverage products, prohibition against possession, sale, or use of

Prescribe Fire council Burn Boss Program, notice before burn for

Prescribed fire program creation of

Probation and parole, offices, public hearing and comment on location of, requirement for

Probation and parole, offices, require public hearing and comment on location of

Service animal, lower requirement for assault on

Sex offender registrants, fee for and restrictions on

Sex offenders, presence on publically owned playground, prohibition of

Sexually explicit images, distribution of without consent

Shock probation, prohibition with DUI death

Strangulation, offense of

Synthetic drugs, increased penalties for

Synthetic drugs, penalty for trafficking in

Unlawful use of a drone, elements of

Unmanned aerial vehicles, regulation of

Unmanned aircraft, usage on critical infrastructure without permission, crime and liability

Vulnerable victims, continuing course of conduct crime for offenses

Vulnerable victims, continuing course of conduct crime for offenses against, creation


Last updated: 1/16/2019 3:08 PM (EST)