Pennsylvania HB1968 amends Title 42 to protect personal rights from interference by threat, intimidation, or coercion.
Pennsylvania HB1968 amends Title 42 to establish personal rights protections against interference by threat, intimidation, or coercion. The bill allows individuals or the Attorney General to bring civil actions for violations, seeking damages, injunctive relief, and civil penalties up to $25,000. It mandates that any order restricting speech must be narrowly tailored to protect constitutional rights. The bill also provides for reasonable attorney fees and prohibits waivers of its provisions. The act takes effect in 60 days.
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