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PA HB1642
PA HB1642In bases of jurisdiction and interstate and international procedure, further providing for assistance to tribunals and litigants outside this Commonwealth with respect to service and for issuance of subpoena; in commencement of proceedings, further providing for authority of officers of another state to arrest in this Commonwealth; and, in detainers and extradition, further providing for definitions, for duty of Governor with respect to fugitives from justice and for presigned waiver of extradit
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Introduced
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
In Committee
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
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, further providing for assistance to tribunals and litigants outside this Commonwealth with respect to service and for issuance of subpoena; in commencement of proceedings, further providing for authority of officers of another state to arrest in this Commonwealth; and, in detainers and extradition, further providing for definitions, for duty of Governor with respect to fugitives from justice and for presigned waiver of extradition.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of Pennsylvania law to create specific protections for reproductive health care services in interstate legal proceedings. The bill introduces exceptions that prevent Pennsylvania courts and law enforcement from assisting other states with legal actions related to reproductive health care services that would be considered lawful within Pennsylvania. Specifically, the bill prohibits Pennsylvania courts from ordering service or issuing subpoenas for matters involving reproductive health care services from other states, prevents out-of-state peace officers from making arrests in Pennsylvania for crimes related to reproductive health care services, limits the Governor's duty to extradite individuals charged with crimes involving such services, and restricts law enforcement agencies from automatically delivering persons to other states for offenses related to reproductive health care services. The bill defines "reproductive health care services" broadly to include medical, surgical, counseling, and referral services related to pregnancy, contraception, and pregnancy termination that are lawfully performed in Pennsylvania. These provisions aim to create a protective legal framework for reproductive health care services, effectively shielding individuals and providers from potential legal actions by states with more restrictive reproductive health policies. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (19)
Mary Jo Daley (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Insurance (on 06/23/2025)
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