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PA HB591

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Neilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Constable William Davidson Reward Fund as a nonlapsing fund in the State Treasury, funded by General Assembly appropriations

  • 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

  • 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

  • The fund will be administered solely by the Commission for the purpose of paying these rewards

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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