# Pennsylvania Sentencing Deadline Looms | Harrisburg News

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Podcast: [Harrisburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/harrisburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7658641)
Published: 2026-07-23T03:53:59+00:00
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Pennsylvania lawmakers race against a Friday deadline after the state Supreme Court struck down mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder, forcing the legislature to urgently craft new sentencing rules. The Senate has already passed a proposal that would grant parole eligibility after 35 years—or 20 years for those 70 or older—potentially affecting inmates already serving life. With the House still resisting and negotiations stalled for months, the Attorney General warns chaos could ensue without action, risking wildly inconsistent sentencing across the state. House leaders insist this isn’t a political game, while senators push for urgency. The House is set to vote Thursday—deciding whether to adopt the Senate’s plan or forge a new path—before time runs out and the future of justice in Pennsylvania hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/75a3f7af3cc9d2f0

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