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PA SB173

PA SB173
Providing for Safe Exchange Zone Program.


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
09/24/2024
Crossed Over
09/17/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Safe Exchange Zone Program. This act may be referred to as the Denise Williams Act.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Safe Exchange Zone Program within the Department of Community and Economic Development in Pennsylvania. The program provides grant funding for municipalities to create designated safe exchange zones, which are public areas located near police stations, sheriff's offices, state police barracks, or other approved public spaces that have video surveillance and clear signage. The participating law enforcement entity is responsible for monitoring the safe exchange zone and assisting participants if needed. The bill limits the liability of municipalities, law enforcement, the state department, and counties for the conduct of participants in these safe exchange zones.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to TOURISM AND ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (on 09/24/2024)

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