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PA SB881

PA SB881
Providing for Safe Exchange Zone Program.


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Introduced
09/28/2021
In Committee
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
04/05/2022
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Safe Exchange Zone Program.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Safe Exchange Zone Program in Pennsylvania, which provides grants to municipalities to create safe public locations for individuals to exchange goods purchased online or conduct child custody exchanges. The bill defines key terms, outlines the program's purpose and requirements, and assigns responsibility to participating entities such as local police departments, county sheriffs, or the Pennsylvania State Police to monitor the safe exchange zones and assist participants as needed. The bill also limits liability for the municipality, participating entity, Department of Community and Economic Development, and county where the safe exchange zone is located. The program will be administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development, which will approve grant applications and disburse funds to eligible municipalities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to COMMERCE (on 04/07/2022)

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