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PA SB1117

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Haywood

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the federal government from commandeering Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies through executive orders, presidential actions, or acts of Congress

  • Defines "commandeering" as taking control of or seizing assets, personnel, or operations of a law enforcement agency without express authority from the Commonwealth or appropriate political subdivision

  • Grants concurrent enforcement jurisdiction to the Pennsylvania Attorney General and local district attorneys where commandeering or attempted commandeering occurs

  • Officially titled the "Protecting Pennsylvania Police Act" and takes effect immediately upon enactment

  • Introduced December 29, 2025 by Senators Haywood, Tartaglione, Costa, Fontana, Collett, Kane, Kearney, and Cappelletti; referred to Law and Justice Committee

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the commandeering of the assets, personnel or operations of law enforcement agencies in this Commonwealth.

Last Action

Referred to Law & Justice

12/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice12/29/2025

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