Pennsylvania HB1880 amends laws on impersonating public servants and identity concealment by federal immigration officials.

Pennsylvania HB1880 amends the offense of impersonating a public servant, making it a first-degree misdemeanor if someone falsely claims to hold a public service position to induce another to act in reliance on that pretense. The bill also adds a provision for identity concealment by federal immigration officials, prohibiting them from concealing their face while performing duties, with exemptions for undercover assignments and natural disaster emergencies. Violators face a civil penalty of $5,000 per violation. The act will take effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB1880 amends laws on impersonating public servants and identity concealment by federal immigration officials.

Pennsylvania HB1880 amends the offense of impersonating a public servant, making it a first-degree misdemeanor if someone falsely claims to hold a public service position to induce another to act in reliance on that pretense. The bill also adds a provision for identity concealment by federal immigration officials, prohibiting them from concealing their face while performing duties, with exemptions for undercover assignments and natural disaster emergencies. Violators face a civil penalty of $5,000 per violation. The act will take effect in 60 days.