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PA SB652
In general principals of justification, further providing for definitions.
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Introduced
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
In Committee
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principals of justification, further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the legal definition of "dwelling" in Pennsylvania's criminal code by expanding the scope of what constitutes a dwelling. Specifically, the bill changes the definition from "any building or structure... which is for the time being the home or place of lodging of the actor" to now include "the parcel of land to the property lines and any building or structure erected thereon, of whatever form, regardless of whether movable or temporary, which is for the time being the home or place of lodging of the actor." This revision effectively broadens the definition to encompass not just the physical structure where someone resides, but also the entire land parcel on which that structure sits. The change could have implications for legal interpretations in criminal cases involving dwellings, potentially providing a more comprehensive definition that considers the entire property as part of a person's home. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Pat Stefano (R)*,
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Cris Dush (R),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Greg Rothman (R),
Elder Vogel (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 04/21/2025)
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