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PA HB2242

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Webster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) to prohibit armed military forces from other states or territories from entering Pennsylvania for military duty without the Governor's express permission or federal authorization under the President

  • Governor may grant permission for outside armed military forces to operate in Pennsylvania for no more than 30 days per calendar year

  • Periods exceeding 30 days require approval by concurrent resolution of the General Assembly

  • Exception allows out-of-state forces called into federal service and acting under Presidential authority to enter without Governor's permission

  • Act takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In the Governor as Commander-in-Chief, further providing for powers of Governor.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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