Armanini, Kephart Oppose Democrats' Soft-on-Crime Policies
By Fayette County Discussions
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria) released the following statement in reaction to legislation passed today by the House of Representatives. The measure was intended to change the sentencing framework for anyone convicted of second-degree murder, commonly called felony murder. However, an amendment greatly broadened the scope of the measure and added provisions that include opportunities for inmates to be released for medical reasons.
This is an official press release from the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus, published on July 23, 2026.
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria) released the following statement in reaction to legislation passed today by the House of Representatives. The measure was intended to change the sentencing framework for anyone convicted of second-degree murder, commonly called felony murder. However, an amendment greatly broadened the scope of the measure and added provisions that include opportunities for inmates to be released for medical reasons.
Read the full original release: https://www.pahousegop.com/News/38376/Press-Releases/Armanini--Kephart-Oppose-Democrats--Soft-on-Crime-Policies
--- Source: Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus. This is official caucus communications and is presented as attributed source material. The views expressed are those of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus and do not represent the editorial position of Fayette County Discussions.