Pennsylvania HB445 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to strengthen protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Pennsylvania HB445 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to enhance security from unreasonable searches and seizures. The amendment specifies that people must be secure in their persons, houses, papers, land, and possessions from such actions. It mandates that warrants to search or seize must describe the place or person and be supported by probable cause, affirmed by oath or affirmation. The bill outlines procedures for the Secretary of the Commonwealth to advertise the amendment to qualified electors after its passage by the General Assembly.
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