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PA HB2228

PA HB2228
In general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, providing for citizenship status of criminal defendants.


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Introduced
04/24/2024
In Committee
04/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to criminal proceedings, providing for citizenship status of criminal defendants.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Consolidated Statutes to require the attorney for the Commonwealth (the prosecutor) to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if, at any point during a criminal proceeding, the prosecutor obtains information reasonably indicating that the criminal defendant is not a U.S. citizen or has been present in the Commonwealth or the United States in violation of federal immigration laws. The bill will take effect 60 days after it is enacted.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 04/24/2024)

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