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PA SB327
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Gebhard
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AI Summary
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Redefines "campus police" in the State System of Higher Education to require officers be certified under Pennsylvania's Municipal Police Education and Training standards, rather than just completing an approved campus police training course
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Removes the authority of university councils of trustees to authorize campus police to carry firearms by resolution, eliminating Section 2009-A(a)(13) from the Public School Code
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Voids all existing council of trustees resolutions authorizing campus police to carry firearms as of the effective date
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Creates automatic certification eligibility for Fort Indiantown Gap installation police officers who have completed basic training requirements, maintained in-service training hours, and either hold active certification or had certification lapse within two years while continuously employed
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of councils of trustees. Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, further providing for automatic certification.
Last Action
Act No. 5 of 2026
2/11/2026