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PA SB1021

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Gebhard

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add new section 9720.9 establishing sentencing enhancements for crimes related to immigration enforcement interference

  • Requires the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to create enhanced sentences for crimes of violence knowingly committed to interfere with or disrupt federal immigration enforcement activities under 8 U.S.C. Chapter 12

  • Provides additional sentencing enhancements for crimes of violence or assault offenses that result in bodily injury to law enforcement officers or individuals authorized to enforce federal immigration law

  • Defines "law enforcement officer" using the same definition as "peace officer" under 18 Pa.C.S. § 501

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In sentencing, providing for sentencing for offenses committed against immigration enforcement.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

10/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/3/2025

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