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PA SB665

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Langerholc

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Safe Exchange Zone Program within the Department of Community and Economic Development, providing one-time grants to municipalities for creating designated locations where individuals can safely exchange goods purchased online or conduct child custody exchanges

  • Safe exchange zones must be located within 100 feet of a local police department, county sheriff's office, State Trooper barracks, or approved public areas such as parks, courthouses, or municipal offices

  • Requires all safe exchange zones to have video surveillance systems covering the entire area and signage displaying the participating entity's telephone number and emergency 911 instructions

  • Department must approve or deny grant applications within 30 days, with priority given to zones near law enforcement facilities; grant funds are subject to audit and must be geographically distributed across Pennsylvania

  • Provides liability protection for municipalities, participating law enforcement entities, the department, and counties for conduct of participants using safe exchange zones; act takes effect in 180 days

Legislative Description

Providing for Safe Exchange Zone Program.

Last Action

Re-referred to Appropriations

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/25/2025
Community, Economic & Recreational Development4/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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