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PA HB756

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Rigby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Commonwealth attorneys (prosecutors) to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when they obtain information during criminal proceedings reasonably indicating a defendant is not a U.S. citizen

  • Notification is also required if information indicates the defendant has been present in Pennsylvania or the United States in violation of federal immigration law (8 U.S.C. Ch. 12)

  • Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding new section 8704

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, providing for citizenship status of criminal defendants.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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