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PA HB591
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ed Neilson
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Constable William Davidson Reward Fund as a nonlapsing fund in the State Treasury, funded by General Assembly appropriations
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Authorizes the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to offer rewards up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of perpetrators who commit murder or criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer
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Adds a definition of "law enforcement officer" to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, using the same meaning as "peace officer" under existing state criminal code
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The fund will be administered solely by the Commission for the purpose of paying these rewards
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of the commission; and establishing the Constable William Davidson Reward Fund.
Last Action
Laid on the table
3/26/2025