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PA HB879

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Isaacson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the Pennsylvania Attorney General authority to investigate and prosecute felony offenses under the riot, disorderly conduct, and related offenses subchapter of Title 18

  • Attorney General must submit a written request to the local district attorney; if the DA fails to respond within 90 days, a subsequent certified mail request triggers automatic approval after 10 additional days of non-response

  • District attorneys may also request the Attorney General to take over investigation and prosecution of felony cases under this subchapter

  • Attorney General required to develop and publish a best practices manual for investigations and criminal proceedings on the office's public website

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute.

Last Action

Removed from table

11/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2025

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