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LEGISLATIVE REPORT: WINTER 2024
Summary (PN 3810) Amends the Public School Code, in preliminary provisions, prohibiting a school entity
from purchasing or utilizing biometric identifying technology for any purpose, including school
security.
Defines “biometric identifying technology,” “biometric information” and “school entity.” Effective in
30 days.
Categories 1. Basic Education, 2. Technology/Science, 3. Schools and Teachers
Intro Date 10/28/2024
Last Action 10/28/2024 H - Referred to - House Education
HB2653 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes,
in assault, providing for the offense of masked intimidation; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor Summary Rep. Seth M. Grove (R)
(PN 3802) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in assault, providing for the offense of masked
intimidation; and imposing penalties. Defines masked intimidation as a person who, while
wearing a facial covering, intentionally harasses, intimidates or threatens another individual or
group with the intent of placing the other individual or group in reasonable fear for their physical
safety. Classifies the crime as a misdemeanor of the third degree. Establishes exceptions. Adds
definitions. Effective in 60 days.
Categories 1. Law and Justice/Judiciary, 2. Law Enforcement/Firearms
Intro Date 10/23/2024
Last Action 10/23/2024 H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB2646 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes,
in human trafficking, further providing for definitions and providing for the offense of
trafficking in undocumented immigrants.
Sponsor Summary Rep. Ryan E. Mackenzie (R)
(PN 3794) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in human trafficking, further providing for the
definition of “human trafficking” and providing for the offense of trafficking in undocumented
immigrants. Defines the offense as a felony of the third degree if the person encourages or induces
an undocumented immigrant to enter or remain in this commonwealth in violation of federal law by
concealing, harboring or shielding the undocumented immigrant from detection. Details when an
offense under this section shall be graded as a felony of the second degree. Effective in 60 days.
Categories 1. Health and Medical Practice, 2. Immigration
Intro Date 10/22/2024
Last Action 10/23/2024 H - Referred to - House Judiciary
PA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION
SB1339 An Act amending the act of December 16, 1998 (P.L.980, No.129), known as the Police Officer,
Firefighter, Correction Employee and National Guard Member Child Beneficiary Education
Act, further providing for definitions and for Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program;
and repealing provisions relating to retroactivity.
Sponsor Sen. Doug Mastriano (R)
Summary (PN 1968) Amends the Police Officer, Firefighter, Correction Employee and National Guard Member
Child Beneficiary Education Act, further providing for the definitions of “firefighter,” “municipality,”
“police officer” and “volunteer fire company” and for Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program
to assert that a police officer, firefighter, sheriff or deputy sheriff who is employed in that capacity
on a full-time basis outside this commonwealth or as a member of a volunteer fire company
located outside of this commonwealth must have been a full-time resident of this commonwealth
for a continuous period of at least three years at the time of their death; and repealing provisions
relating to retroactivity. Effective immediately.
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