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PA SB665
Bill
Status
4/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Langerholc
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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