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PA HB345

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clinton Owlett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "campus police" in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education to require certification under the Municipal Police Education and Training law (53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D) rather than completion of a campus police training course

  • Removes the authority of university councils of trustees to authorize campus police to carry firearms through resolution, even when officers have completed firearms training

  • Voids all existing council of trustees resolutions that currently authorize campus police at State System institutions to carry firearms

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of councils of trustees.

Last Action

Referred to Education

1/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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