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PA HB2292
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Shusterman
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Protection extends to all health care facilities including emergency departments and facility parking lots
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"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
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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