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PA HB670
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lindsay Powell
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AI Summary
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Prohibits using force, threats, physical obstruction, property damage, or electronic communications to interfere with patients, providers, or staff at reproductive health facilities, or to impede vehicles entering/exiting such facilities
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Criminal penalties include up to one year imprisonment and/or fines up to $3,000, with courts required to consider prior violations of this law or federal clinic access laws (18 U.S.C. § 248)
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Creates civil cause of action allowing injured parties to sue for actual damages (minimum $500), punitive damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief against violators or those who solicited/aided the conduct
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Authorizes district attorneys or the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief on behalf of the Commonwealth; violations of court orders constitute second-degree misdemeanors (first-degree if bodily injury results)
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment; does not preempt local ordinances or impair constitutionally protected activity, including religiously motivated speech protected under Pennsylvania's Religious Freedom Protection Act
Legislative Description
In abortion, providing for access to reproductive health services facilities; in particular rights and immunities, providing for action for blocking access to reproductive health services facility; and imposing penalties.
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
2/4/2026