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PA HB491

Bill

Status

Passed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Pielli

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes concurrent jurisdiction between Pennsylvania courts and Federal courts for juvenile proceedings involving crimes committed by children on U.S. Department of Defense military installations

  • Requires the Federal court, U.S. Attorney, or Judge Advocate General to waive exclusive jurisdiction before Pennsylvania courts may exercise concurrent jurisdiction

  • Applies only when the Federal law violation also constitutes a crime under Pennsylvania law

  • Adds new Section 6329 to Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

In juvenile matters, providing for concurrent jurisdiction on military installations.

Last Action

Act No. 6 of 2025

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/25/2025
Judiciary4/9/2025
Appropriations4/7/2025
Judiciary2/5/2025

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