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PA HB2292

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Shusterman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Pennsylvania's obstruction of law statute (Title 18, Section 5101) to create an exception for health care facility personnel who nonviolently deny entry to law enforcement officers

  • Health care facility owners, operators, and employees may lawfully obstruct law enforcement entry unless the officer demonstrates probable cause that a person to be detained is on the premises AND possesses a judicial warrant for that specific person

  • Protection extends to all health care facilities including emergency departments and facility parking lots

  • "Judicial warrant" is defined as a written order signed by a judicial officer from a Federal Article III court or state court directing arrest of a named individual

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In obstructing governmental operations, further providing for obstructing administration of law or other governmental function.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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