Kauffman Cautions Judges Against Requests for Widespread Release of Inmates

Mar. 24, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) this week sent a letter to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Thomas Saylor to express his reservations about the request from other lawmakers to categorically release populations of inmates from state and county prisons in response to the current health crisis facing the state.

Kauffman: State House Takes Stand Against Human Trafficking

Jan. 22, 2020 /

Kauffman: State House Takes Stand Against Human Trafficking

HARRISBURG – Following passage out of the House Judiciary Committee last week, the full House of Representatives today passed a package of bills aimed at combatting the crime of human trafficking, announced Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.

Kauffman Takes Action to Combat Human Trafficking in PA

Jan. 14, 2020 /

Kauffman Takes Action to Combat Human Trafficking in PA

HARRISBURG - In order to combat a hidden, yet widespread, problem and recognize National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, held a voting meeting of the committee today to move a package of bills aimed at combatting the crime of human trafficking.

House Approves Smart Justice Package, Says Kauffman

Dec. 18, 2019 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – In an effort to better protect the public and prison corrections staff by ensuring dangerous criminals are held accountable, the House passed a package of bills this week known as the “Smart Justice” package, said Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, which first vetted the bills. The package also contains measures to support ex-offenders who have paid their debt to society and have demonstrated a commitment to rehabilitation.

Kauffman Says Committee Votes Illustrate PA Commitment to Smarter Justice

Dec. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), today passed a package of bills aimed at enabling rehabilitation of convicted criminals who have paid their debt to society and rewarding those individuals who show they are reformed by getting them out of the criminal justice system quicker and with fewer collateral consequences.

Kauffman Announces Senior Fair Sept. 20 in Fayetteville

Aug. 29, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) will host his 2019 Senior Fair on Friday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department social hall, 101 W. Main St., Fayetteville.

Kauffman Legislation to Allow Law Enforcement to Work Together for Improved Public Safety on Way to Governor’s Desk

Jun. 28, 2019 /

Kauffman Legislation to Allow Law Enforcement to Work Together for Improved Public Safety on Way to Governor’s Desk

Franklin County officials tout merits of bill - Following House and Senate passage of House Bill 1614, legislation that would maintain the ability of local police to work together with other law enforcement entities for the joint purpose of public safety is poised to be signed into law, announced Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and sponsor of the bill.

Judiciary Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Justice Reinvestment Initiative

Jun. 14, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will host a public hearing on a package of bills that would expand the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Senate Bills 500, 501 and 502 are designed to reduce prison and probation costs, better protect crime victims and strengthen public safety.