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PA HB1546
PA HB1546In assault, providing for the offense of endangerment of public safety official.
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Introduced
06/11/2021
06/11/2021
In Committee
11/15/2022
11/15/2022
Crossed Over
11/16/2021
11/16/2021
Passed
11/16/2022
11/16/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/17/2022
11/17/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania <-- Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for confidentiality of personal information for public safety officials. AMENDING TITLE 18 (CRIMES AND OFFENSES) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA <-- CONSOLIDATED STATUTES, IN ASSAULT, PROVIDING FOR THE OFFENSE OF ENDANGERMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create the offense of "Endangerment of Public Safety Official." The bill prohibits the communication or publication of a public safety official's restricted personal information (such as their home address or phone number) with reckless disregard or intent that it will be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate a crime against the official or their family/household members. Violations of this law can result in misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on whether the actions lead to bodily injury. The bill also provides public safety officials the right to bring a civil action for damages against those who violate this law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Frank Farry (R)*,
Tim Hennessey (R),
F. Todd Polinchock (R),
Christopher Quinn (R),
Jim Rigby (R),
Craig Staats (R),
W. Todd Stephens (R),
Wendi Thomas (R),
K.C. Tomlinson (R),
Martina White (R),
Craig Williams (R),
Last Action
Act No. 165 of 2022 (on 11/17/2022)
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