On Thursday, a Democrat in the Pennsylvania House proposed a motion that might lead to the expulsion of State Representative Kevin Boyle, who is accused of breaking a protection from abuse order.
A resolution that might result in a member of the house being removed if they are found to be unfit to serve was sponsored by House Majority Leader Matt Bradford, a Democrat representing a portion of Montgomery County.
A five-person panel would be established by the resolution to look into the candidate’s ability to successfully represent their constituents. The subcommittee would investigate the individual’s potential for having a “temporary or permanent impairment, physical or mental, rendering a member unable to discharge the duties of office.”
It would also entail investigating any past drug addiction or cognitive impairment that the individual may have experienced. The resolution will be discussed when the House reconvenes, which may occur as early as April 29.
Boyle’s arrest warrant was issued by Philadelphia police earlier this week for breaking a protection from abuse order. Boyle allegedly texted his estranged wife in defiance of the ban, according to sources. He has not yet changed.
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Boyle was detained in 2021 and accused of harassing his estranged wife and breaking a protective order. His lawyer at the time referred to it as a domestic matter.
Boyle is a Democrat for Pennsylvania District 172, which includes a portion of Northeast Philadelphia and Montgomery County. He is running for an eighth term in office, having served the district since 2011.
Congressman Brendan Boyle, a member of the Second District of Pennsylvania, said in a statement that his brother Kevin’s battle with mental illness is a “nightmare” for the family.
“Like any family who has a beloved member with a serious health issue, we are doing the best we can to help him get better,” as per the statement.
The resolution was made with the April 23 Pennsylvania primary drawing near. With a small majority, Democrats now have control of the Pennsylvania House.
In the general election, Republicans also want to flip Boyle’s House seat.
In the primary, Boyle will compete against Sean Dougherty, who has the backing of the state party and has raised $72,000 from the PA House Democratic Campaign Committee, per campaign finance filings.
