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PA HB2279

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dane Watro

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "drug delivery resulting in death" (Section 2506 of Title 18) to the list of major offenses subject to a 5-year statute of limitations for criminal prosecution

  • Amends Section 5552(b)(1) of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

  • Introduced March 11, 2026 by Representatives Watro, James, Krupa, Olsommer, Kutz, Bernstine, Kuzma, Rivera, and Walsh

  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on March 11, 2026

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In limitation of time relating to criminal proceedings, further providing for other offenses.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2026

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