Mar. 24, 2020 /
![Kauffman Cautions Judges Against Requests for Widespread Release of Inmates]()
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.
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![Kauffman Issues Reaction to Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s 2020-21 budget address, Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued this statement:
Jan. 22, 2020 /
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.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
![Child Custody and Parental Rights Focus of House Judiciary Committee]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider the following legislation:
Jan. 14, 2020 /
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.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
![Judiciary Committee to Take Up Package of Bills to Combat Human Trafficking]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider a package of bills aimed at combatting the crime of human trafficking. Bills in the package include:
Dec. 18, 2019 / Press Release
![House Approves Smart Justice Package, Says Kauffman]()
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.
Dec. 09, 2019 /
![Kauffman Says Committee Votes Illustrate PA Commitment to Smarter Justice]()
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.
Dec. 06, 2019 /
![Kauffman Leads Committee on Votes Pertaining to Criminal Justice Reform]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider the following criminal justice reform bills:
Nov. 18, 2019 /
![Kauffman: Judiciary Committee to Vote on Criminal Justice Reform Measures]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider the following bills, which focus on criminal justice reforms:
Sep. 24, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, today led the committee in voting on a package of bills which aim to address keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals and those with mental health issues.
Sep. 23, 2019 /
![Judiciary Committee to Vote on Bills Regarding Firearms, Electronic Incapacitation Devices and Domestic Violence]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will lead the committee on a vote of several bills dealing with firearms and electronic incapacitation devices, as well as legislation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Oct. 6 as Domestic Violence Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
Aug. 29, 2019 /
![Kauffman Announces Senior Fair Sept. 20 in Fayetteville]()
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.
Aug. 14, 2019 /
![Kauffman Calls for Investigation of Department of Corrections and Board of Probation and Parole]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has sent a letter to Pennsylvania Inspector General Bruce Beemer asking him to conduct a thorough investigation of the Department of Corrections (DOC) and Board of Probation and Parole following several recent murders by state parolees.
Aug. 01, 2019 /
![Kauffman, Mastriano Secure $1.7 Million for Chambersburg Police Department Renovation Project]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Cumberland/Franklin/York) today announced that $1.7 million in state funding has been approved for renovations to the Chambersburg Police Department. This is funding the lawmakers fought for in order to improve security and enhance space for police operations in Chambersburg.
Jul. 15, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, joined the governor when a package of bills was signed into law focused on providing better protections to crime victims.
Jul. 01, 2019 /
![Kauffman Applauds Legislation Signed into Law Expanding Protections for Child Testifiers]()
HARRISBURG – The governor recently signed into law Senate Bill 479, legislation that mirrors a bill authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), to protect more children from the trauma of testifying in court. The bill was sponsored in the Senate chamber by Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming).
Jun. 28, 2019 /
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.
Jun. 14, 2019 /
![Judiciary Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Justice Reinvestment Initiative]()
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.
Jun. 06, 2019 /
![Judiciary Committee to Hold Voting Meeting]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will lead the committee on a vote of the following bills: