Public Pension Bill Makes Its Way Through PA House Of Representatives

Pennsylvania lawmakers want to make it harder for officials and government employees convicted of crimes related to their jobs to retain public pensions. The House voted 194 to 1 on Tuesday to approve legislation that would apply the pension forfeiture law to state and federal felonies and other crimes that could result in at least five years behind bars. It also would forfeit pensions when a defendant pleads or is found guilty. Current law imposes pension forfeiture when sentenced.


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