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PA SB1189

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Haywood

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new offense of "indiscriminate arrest" under Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), classified as a first-degree misdemeanor

  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from knowingly or recklessly arresting or detaining a person indiscriminately in a manner that substantially interferes with their liberty

  • Defines "indiscriminate" as using race, nationality, or immigration status as a basis for warrantless arrest or detention without probable cause of an immigration violation, including arrests made to meet quotas

  • Applies to both federal law enforcement officials and state peace officers

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In abuse of office, providing for indiscriminate arrest.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026

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