2025-2026 Session
HB 1817
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in obstructing governmental operations, providing for the offense of interfering or impeding a first responder's duties.
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Primary sponsor
Joe Hamm
HousePARepublicanDistrict 84
Cosponsors
Brian Smith
HousePARepublicanDistrict 66
Dane Watro
HousePARepublicanDistrict 116
Kathy Rapp
HousePARepublicanDistrict 65
Keith Harris
HousePADemocratDistrict 195
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