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PA SB881
PA SB881In 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
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
In Committee
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
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's judicial procedure laws to provide protections related to reproductive health care services. Specifically, the bill restricts the ability of out-of-state law enforcement and judicial authorities to use Pennsylvania's legal processes in cases involving reproductive health care services that would be legal in Pennsylvania. The bill defines "reproductive health care services" as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services related to the human reproductive system, including pregnancy, contraception, and pregnancy termination. Under the new provisions, Pennsylvania courts cannot order service of documents, issue subpoenas, or allow out-of-state peace officers to make arrests for matters involving reproductive health care services that would be legal in Pennsylvania. Additionally, the bill limits the Governor's duty to extradite individuals charged with crimes in other states related to reproductive health care services and restricts law enforcement agencies from automatically transferring individuals with probation or parole violations involving such services. These changes appear designed to create legal protections for individuals seeking or providing reproductive health care services that might be criminalized in other states but are legal in Pennsylvania.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Amanda Cappelletti (D)*,
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary (on 06/24/2025)
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