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PA HB621
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Doyle Heffley
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AI Summary
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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
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Classifies violations as a third-degree felony, with each instance of possession or use constituting a separate offense
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Defines "unauthorized alien" by reference to federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1621(a)) as aliens ineligible for state or local public benefits
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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
Full Bill Text
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