Pennsylvania HB2259 prohibits certain actions in courthouses and imposes penalties for violations.
HB2259 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a chapter titled "Actions Not Permissible in a Courthouse." It prohibits law enforcement from performing civil immigration arrests on courthouse grounds, restricts the disclosure of personal information, and limits the use of facial coverings by law enforcement on courthouse property. Violators face civil penalties of $10,000 per violation, payable to the Commonwealth. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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