Bill > HB2292

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to create an exception to the offense of obstructing the administration of law or other governmental function, which generally prohibits intentionally hindering government operations through force, interference, or unlawful acts. Specifically, it allows owners, operators, or employees of health care facilities, including emergency departments, to nonviolently prevent law enforcement officers from entering their premises, such as parking lots, unless the officer can prove probable cause that a person to be arrested is on the premises and possesses a judicial warrant, which is defined as a written order from a federal or state court directing an arrest. The bill also clarifies definitions for "emergency department," "health care facility," "judicial warrant," and "law enforcement officer" and will take effect 60 days after enactment.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2292