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PA HB970
Bill
Status
3/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Pielli
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AI Summary
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Establishes procedural protections for correctional and forensic employees of the Department of Corrections and Department of Human Services during misconduct investigations, including requirements for interrogation location, audio recording, and disclosure of investigators' identities
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Grants employees the right to legal representation during interrogations and prohibits compelled polygraph examinations, with refusal inadmissible as evidence in any subsequent proceedings
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Requires suspensions pending investigation to be with pay and continued medical benefits unless criminal proceedings have been instituted under the Governor's Code of Conduct
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Mandates reinstatement and full reimbursement of salary and benefits if criminal charges against a suspended employee are resolved without triggering separation from employment
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Preserves existing collective bargaining agreements that provide greater protections while prohibiting future agreements from diminishing the rights established under this act
Legislative Description
Providing for guidelines and procedures governing certain investigations and interrogations of correctional and forensic employees; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
3/19/2025