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PA SB1117
Bill
Status
12/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Haywood
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the federal government from commandeering Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies through executive orders, presidential actions, or acts of Congress
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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
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Grants concurrent enforcement jurisdiction to the Pennsylvania Attorney General and local district attorneys where commandeering or attempted commandeering occurs
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Officially titled the "Protecting Pennsylvania Police Act" and takes effect immediately upon enactment
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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