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Criminal Justice across the country

Every criminal justice bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 6, 2026

HB 2688: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies.

This bill allows second-class townships in Pennsylvania to vote on adding a new local tax to fund their police departments. Under the proposed changes, a township board of supervisors can place a referendum on the ballot to approve an annual tax of up to three mills on real property. If voters approve the measure, the collected funds would be used specifically to support the local police force. The tax would be collected in cash and would become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables townships to levy taxes to fund local police departments, directly increasing funding for public safety services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables townships to levy taxes specifically to fund local police departments, directly strengthening law enforcement resources.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Policing Tags Local Government
Jack Rader (R) · 1 co-sponsor