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PA SB140
In metropolitan transportation authorities, providing for special prosecutor for mass transit.
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Introduced
04/24/2023
04/24/2023
In Committee
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
Crossed Over
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Passed
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in metropolitan transportation authorities, providing for special prosecutor for mass transit.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide for a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute criminal violations occurring within the public transportation authority that serves as the primary provider of public passenger transportation in the county of the first class. The special prosecutor will have the authority to conduct investigations, participate in court proceedings, initiate and handle prosecutions, and request assistance from law enforcement agencies. The special prosecutor's jurisdiction can preempt that of the district attorney's office in certain cases. The bill also outlines reporting requirements and funding provisions for the special prosecutor's office.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (15)
Wayne Langerholc (R)*,
Ryan Aument (R),
Michele Brooks (R),
Jarrett Coleman (R),
Cris Dush (R),
Frank Farry (R),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Scott Martin (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Mike Regan (R),
Greg Rothman (R),
Elder Vogel (R),
Last Action
Act No. 40 of 2023 (on 12/14/2023)
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