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PA SB1028
Bill
Status
10/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Costa
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AI Summary
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Grants the Attorney General authority to investigate potential violations of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act when deemed of statewide importance, including subpoena power for witness testimony, documents, and evidence
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Authorizes the Attorney General to file civil actions in court when violations of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act are found, representing the Commonwealth and its citizens
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Expands the Attorney General's criminal prosecution authority to include ethnic intimidation charges under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2710 and related offenses that may violate the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
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Establishes concurrent prosecutorial jurisdiction between the Attorney General and district attorneys for ethnic intimidation cases
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Allows the Attorney General to provide technical, forensic, and prosecutorial assistance to district attorneys who lack resources to handle ethnic intimidation investigations or prosecutions
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In Office of Attorney General, further providing for legal advice and civil matters and for criminal prosecutions.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
10/3/2025