An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in the Governor as Commander-in-Chief, further providing for powers of Governor.
HB 2242 amends Pennsylvania law to clarify the Governor's authority as Commander-in-Chief over state military forces. It specifically prohibits armed military forces from other states or territories from entering Pennsylvania for military duty without the Governor's express permission, except when federal service under the President's authority is involved. The Governor may grant permission for up to 30 days per calendar year, or longer if approved by a concurrent resolution of the General Assembly. This directly affects Pennsylvania's military operations and limits how neighboring states' forces can operate within Pennsylvania. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
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Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Webster
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Vitali
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
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