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PA HB621

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Doyle Heffley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense under Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) for "unauthorized aliens" who possess, use, or attempt to use a Pennsylvania ACCESS card or electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card

  • Classifies violations as a third-degree felony, with each instance of possession or use constituting a separate offense

  • Defines "unauthorized alien" by reference to federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1621(a)) as aliens ineligible for state or local public benefits

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In forgery and fraudulent practices, providing for the offense of benefit transfer device fraud.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2025

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