An Act prohibiting the commandeering of the assets, personnel or operations of law enforcement agencies in this Commonwealth.
SB 1117, the "Protecting Pennsylvania Police Act," prohibits the federal government from taking control of local law enforcement agencies' assets, personnel, or operations without formal authorization. It directly affects Pennsylvania's local police departments and sheriffs' offices by blocking federal executive orders, presidential actions, or congressional acts from commandeering their resources. The bill defines "commandeering" as seizing control without express authority and empowers the Attorney General or county district attorneys to enforce this prohibition through legal action. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 29, 2025
Last action Dec 29, 2025
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Dec 29, 2025
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Referred to Law & Justice
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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