Bill > HB2259

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to establish new rules and penalties regarding activities within courthouses and on courthouse grounds, aiming to protect individuals involved in court proceedings. Key provisions include prohibiting civil arrests based on immigration enforcement on courthouse grounds unless a specific judicial warrant is presented, and protecting individuals attending court proceedings from arrest for civil immigration offenses while traveling to, during, and returning from these proceedings. The bill also restricts law enforcement from wearing face coverings that obscure their identity on courthouse property unless medically necessary and authorized, and prohibits public agencies from disclosing non-public personal information about individuals' court appearances, such as their address or hearing times, to unauthorized entities, with specific exceptions for criminal investigations, written consent, or legal requirements. Violations of these provisions can result in significant civil penalties.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2259