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PA HB122

PA HB122
In bases of jurisdiction and interstate and international procedure, providing for jurisdiction of certain international organizations.


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bases of jurisdiction and interstate and international procedure, providing for jurisdiction of certain international organizations.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Pennsylvania law by explicitly limiting the jurisdiction and enforcement power of three international organizations - the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), and the World Economic Forum (WEF) - within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Specifically, the bill states that these organizations shall have no jurisdictional authority in Pennsylvania, and no rules, regulations, fees, taxes, policies, or mandates from these organizations can be enforced or implemented by any state agency, department, board, commission, political subdivision, governmental entity, municipality, or other political entity. The legislation would take effect 60 days after its enactment, effectively creating a legal barrier to prevent state and local governments from adopting or enforcing directives from these international organizations. The bill appears to be a response to concerns about international organizations potentially overstepping their perceived boundaries or influencing local governance.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations (on 01/16/2025)

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