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PA HB2237
PA HB2237In arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of criminal mischief; in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for removal of trespassers from real property; in particular rights and immunities, providing for an offense and civil action relating to trespass on real property; and imposing penalties.
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Introduced
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
In Committee
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of criminal mischief; in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for removal of trespassers from real property; in particular rights and immunities, providing for an offense and civil action relating to trespass on real property; and imposing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to (1) modify the grading of the offense of criminal mischief, making it a higher-level felony if the offender unlawfully enters a building or structure and causes over $1,000 in damage, (2) authorize law enforcement officers to remove trespassers from real property upon presentation of a signed affidavit from the property owner, and (3) establish a civil cause of action for property owners against trespassers, allowing for treble damages and attorney's fees. The bill also requires law enforcement to notify federal immigration authorities if a trespasser is determined to be an illegal alien.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (40)
Donna Scheuren (R)*,
Aaron Bernstine (R),
Tim Bonner (R),
Marty Causer (R),
Jill Cooper (R),
Bryan Cutler (R),
Sheryl Delozier (R),
Mindy Fee (R),
Wendy Fink (R),
Jamie Flick (R),
Ann Flood (R),
Jonathan Fritz (R),
Marla Gallo Brown (R),
Valerie Gaydos (R),
Charity Grimm Krupa (R),
Seth Grove (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Doyle Heffley (R),
Barry Jozwiak (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Dawn Keefer (R),
Kate Klunk (R),
Thomas Kutz (R),
Shelby Labs (R),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Marci Mustello (R),
Tim O'Neal (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Jack Rader (R),
Brad Roae (R),
David Rowe (R),
Brian Smith (R),
Craig Staats (R),
Joanne Stehr (R),
Michael Stender (R),
Dane Watro (R),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 04/25/2024)
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