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PA HB879
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Isaacson
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AI Summary
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Grants the Pennsylvania Attorney General authority to investigate and prosecute felony offenses under the riot, disorderly conduct, and related offenses subchapter of Title 18
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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
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District attorneys may also request the Attorney General to take over investigation and prosecution of felony cases under this subchapter
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Attorney General required to develop and publish a best practices manual for investigations and criminal proceedings on the office's public website
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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