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PA HB 1817

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An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in obstructing governmental operations, providing for the offense of interfering or impeding a first responder's duties.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 1817 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 1817 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-08-22): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 1817 about?

PA HB 1817 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in obstructing governmental operations, providing for the offense of interfering or impeding a first responder's duties.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 1817?

Joe Hamm is the primary sponsor of PA HB 1817, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-08-22 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Joe Hammprimary
  • Michael Stendercosponsor
  • Brian Smithcosponsor
  • Seth Grovecosponsor
  • Kathy Rappcosponsor
  • Mark Gillencosponsor
  • Keith Harriscosponsor
  • Roman Kozakcosponsor
  • Dane Watrocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-08-22

    Referred to Judiciary

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1817

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