HB 2531
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in obstructing governmental operations, further providing for disarming law enforcement officer.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to specifically criminalize the act of disarming a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or school security guard while they are performing their duties. It defines the offense and establishes a third-degree felony penalty for those who intentionally remove or deprive an officer of a firearm or weapon. The bill also clarifies the definition of ‘school security guard’ for legal purposes.
Key provisions
- Defines the offense of ‘disarming a law enforcement officer.’
- Specifies that the act must occur while the officer is performing their duties.
- Requires the person to have reasonable cause to know the individual is a law enforcement officer.
- Establishes a third-degree felony penalty for the offense.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘school security guard’.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement officers
- Corrections officers
- School security guards
- Individuals who attempt to disarm officers
Notable changes
- Creates a specific criminal offense for disarming law enforcement officers.
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