HB848

In enforcement and remedies, providing for criminal proceedings.

Introduced·3/10/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB848 amends the Solid Waste Management Act to allow criminal proceedings for violations.

Pennsylvania HB848 amends the Solid Waste Management Act by adding a section that allows the Office of Attorney General or any district attorney of an affected county to commence criminal proceedings for violations of the act and its regulations. This change aims to strengthen enforcement mechanisms for solid waste management in the state. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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Current
Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 10, 2025

House

Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection