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PA SB471
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Laughlin
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AI Summary
- Requires Commonwealth attorneys (prosecutors) to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) whenever they obtain information during criminal proceedings reasonably indicating a defendant is not a U.S. citizen
- Notification also required if information suggests the defendant has been present in Pennsylvania or the United States in violation of federal immigration law (8 U.S.C. Ch. 12)
- Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding new section 8704
- Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, providing for citizenship status of criminal defendants.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
4/1/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/1/2025
Judiciary3/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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