§ 2101. Scope of chapter.
This chapter relates to demographic impact statements.
§ 2102. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Commission." The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing
established under 42 Pa.C.S. § 2151.2 (relating to commission).
§ 2103. Demographic impact statements.
(a) Authorization.--On request of a member of either chamber
of the General Assembly, the commission shall complete a
demographic impact statement for any bill or amendment to a bill
proposing a change to 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 (relating to sentencing)
or 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and offenses) to determine the
impact, if any, the proposed bill or amendment may have on the
demographic composition of the criminal offender population or
juvenile court system. The demographic impact statement shall be
impartial, simple and understandable.
(b) Bill.--Except as otherwise provided in subsection (e)
(1), a bill for which a demographic impact statement has been
requested under subsection (a) may not be given second
consideration by the chamber of the General Assembly whose
member made the request until such time as the commission has
attached the demographic impact statement.
(c) Amendment.--Except as otherwise provided in subsection
(e)(2), neither an amendment for which a demographic impact
statement has been requested under subsection (a) nor the bill
to which the amendment is offered shall be considered by the
chamber of the General Assembly whose member made the request
until such time as the commission has attached the demographic
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