An Act prohibiting the commandeering of the assets, personnel or operations of law enforcement agencies in this Commonwealth.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This act, titled the Protecting Pennsylvania Police Act, prohibits the federal government – through executive orders, presidential actions, or congressional acts – from commandeering the assets, personnel, or operations of law enforcement agencies within Pennsylvania. The legislation emphasizes the importance of local control over law enforcement and establishes a process for enforcement. It aims to safeguard Pennsylvania’s law enforcement agencies from federal interference.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘commandeering’ as taking control of assets, personnel, or operations without formal authority.
- Defines ‘law enforcement agency’ as an employer of law enforcement officers.
- Defines ‘law enforcement officer’ as an individual with a duty to maintain public order.
- Prohibits commandeering by the Federal Government.
- Grants concurrent jurisdiction to the Attorney General and local district attorneys to enforce the act.
- Establishes an immediate effective date for the act.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania
- The Federal Government
- Pennsylvania residents
Notable changes
- Specifically prohibits federal commandeering of law enforcement resources.
- Reinforces the principle of local control over law enforcement operations.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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