Bill > SB1139

This bill, known as the Police and Community Safety Act, aims to limit the cooperation between Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities to foster trust within immigrant communities and enhance public safety. It prohibits local law enforcement from using agency resources to assist with immigration enforcement, including detaining individuals based on civil immigration warrants or "hold requests" (requests to hold someone for federal immigration authorities), responding to "notification requests" (requests for release dates), or sharing nonpublic personal information for immigration purposes. However, law enforcement can still share criminal history information and participate in joint task forces as long as immigration enforcement is not the primary purpose. The bill also requires the Attorney General to develop model policies for public schools, health facilities, courthouses, and shelters to limit assistance with immigration enforcement, ensuring these places remain safe and accessible. Additionally, state and county correctional institutions will be required to notify the FBI of the scheduled release of inmates convicted of certain violent crimes, with limited personal information shared.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1139