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PA HB365
PA HB365In burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for removal of persons from residential property.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
09/25/2019
09/25/2019
Crossed Over
09/18/2019
09/18/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for removal of persons from residential property.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a new section that allows law enforcement officers to arrest or remove a person from residential property if they have probable cause, based on an affidavit provided by the property owner, to believe the person has no lawful right of occupancy or is trespassing. The property owner must provide a signed affidavit stating specific details, and the person removed may bring a civil lawsuit if the affidavit contains false statements. The bill also includes a savings clause to clarify that it does not limit the authority or jurisdiction of law enforcement otherwise provided by law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 09/25/2019)
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