Bill > SB1021

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to create enhanced sentencing guidelines for crimes committed against immigration enforcement officials. Specifically, the bill requires the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to develop sentence enhancements for two types of scenarios: first, for any crime of violence that is knowingly committed to interfere with or disrupt immigration enforcement activities under federal immigration law (8 U.S.C. Chapter 12), and second, for crimes of violence or assault offenses that result in bodily injury to law enforcement officers or individuals authorized to enforce federal immigration law. The enhanced sentencing would be in addition to any existing minimum sentences for the original offense. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" using the existing legal definition of "peace officer" under Pennsylvania law. The new provisions will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law, providing a relatively quick implementation timeline for the enhanced sentencing guidelines.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1021