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PA HB445

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephenie Scialabba

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article I, Section 8 of the Pennsylvania Constitution to add "land" to the list of items protected from unreasonable searches and seizures, alongside persons, houses, papers, and possessions

  • Requires the General Assembly to pass the amendment twice before it can be submitted to voters for approval

  • Secretary of the Commonwealth must advertise the proposed amendment after each passage by the General Assembly, per Article XI constitutional requirements

  • Qualified electors would vote on the amendment at the first general or municipal election meeting constitutional timing requirements

  • Introduced February 3, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for security from searches and seizures.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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