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PA HB469
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kristine Howard
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AI Summary
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Amends Pennsylvania's 1977 law governing the transfer of jurisdiction from the federal government to the Commonwealth over federally-owned lands within state boundaries
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Requires military installation concurrent jurisdiction requests to clearly state the subject matter, specifically whether juvenile delinquency and status offenses are included
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Mandates that requests include a metes and bounds description of the boundary and indicate whether future contiguous land expansions are covered
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Establishes filing requirements with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, including the federal request, Governor's written acceptance, and recorded land descriptions
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Authorizes state and local agencies to enter reciprocal agreements or memoranda of understanding with federal agencies to coordinate responsibilities under concurrent jurisdiction
Legislative Description
Amending the act of August 5, 1977 (P.L.181, No.47), entitled "An act providing for the acceptance by the Governor of jurisdiction relinquished by the United States to the Commonwealth over lands within the Commonwealth's boundaries," further providing for general provisions and for procedure relating to concurrent jurisdiction over military installations.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
2/27/2026