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This bill amends Pennsylvania law to provide civil immunity for security officers of religious organizations when they are performing safety and protection services. Specifically, the bill defines a religious organization as a body primarily focused on religious worship or spiritual development, and a security officer as a volunteer who provides services like protecting persons and property, monitoring visitors, and preventing theft or unauthorized activities. The immunity applies to actions taken in defense or protection of the religious organization, but does not cover reckless, malicious, grossly negligent, or wanton conduct. A volunteer is defined as someone providing services without an express or implied promise of payment. The immunity is an additional layer of legal protection for unpaid security personnel working to safeguard religious institutions, helping to protect these volunteers from potential civil lawsuits arising from their efforts to maintain safety. The law will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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