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State Representative, 149th District
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Tim Briggs

Candidate for State Representative, 149th District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; attorney
Lives in
Upper Merion Township (King of Prussia)
Campaign website
timbriggs.org

State representative for the 149th District since his election in 2008 and Democratic chair of the House Judiciary Committee. An attorney, he is of counsel at Kilkenny Law, LLC.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Introduced bills requiring secure storage of firearms and ending sales tax on gun locks and safes.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Secure Storage of Firearms

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 21, 2026 · palegis.us

    “this bill requires the secure storage of all firearms, especially those left unattended where a minor or person prohibited from lawful possession may be present … eliminate the imposition of sales taxes on the sale of any gun lock or gun safe”
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  • Co-sponsored the VICTIM Act, funding for police to solve violent crimes, enacted in the 2026-27 Fiscal Code.In office

    Bipartisan measure from Briggs, Kerwin to help police solve crimes included in state budget

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Briggs · Jul 14, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “The VICTIM Act is about giving law enforcement the resources they need to solve more violent crimes, hold offenders accountable and make our communities safer.”
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Environment & parks

  • Has led the Zero Waste PA package of recycling bills and was a founding member of the House Climate Caucus.In office

    Rep. Tim Briggs | Biography

    Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · pahouse.com

    “He has taken the lead on addressing our throwaway society and recycling habits through the Zero Waste PA package of legislation.”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored H.B. 1262, passed by the House, requiring campaigns and PACs to file finance reports electronically.In office

    Briggs bill to modernize campaign finance reporting passes Pennsylvania House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Briggs · Jun 10, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Requiring electronic filing is a commonsense step that will provide voters with faster access to campaign finance information while making government more efficient.”
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Courts & justice

  • Backed H.B. 1042, allowing parole review after 30 years for second-degree murder life sentences.In office

    Briggs supports legislation addressing unconstitutional sentencing

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Briggs · Jul 24, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “It simply provides an opportunity for individuals serving life sentences for second-degree murder to have their cases reviewed after 30 years.”
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  • Sponsored H.B. 2744 so technical probation violations handled at one hearing count as one violation.In office

    House Judiciary Committee advances package of public-safety bills

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Tim Briggs · Sep 25, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “House Bill 2744 ensures that the consequences are fair, consistent and focused on giving people a meaningful opportunity to learn from their mistakes”
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  • Co-sponsored a resolution asking the Sentencing Commission to recommend consistent statewide bail standards.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Bail Reform Resolution

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Apr 23, 2026 · palegis.us

    “require the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission to gather pertinent information from the 67 counties and from across the country to develop fair and consistent bail recommendations”
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