HB591

Further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of the commission; and establishing the Constable William Davidson Reward Fund.

Introduced·2/12/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB591 amends the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law to establish a reward fund for information leading to the arrest.

Pennsylvania HB591 amends the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law by adding a definition for "law enforcement officer" and expanding the commission's duties to include offering rewards of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who commit offenses against law enforcement officers. The bill also establishes the Constable William Davidson Reward Fund, a nonlapsing fund in the State Treasury, to be administered by the commission for this purpose. Funding for the reward program will come from appropriations by the General Assembly.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Judiciary: Bring Up The Bill For Consideration

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

12:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Mar 26, 2025

House

Reported as committed

Mar 26, 2025

House

First consideration

Mar 26, 2025

House

Laid on the table