HB879

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute.

Introduced·3/11/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB879 allows the Attorney General to prosecute felony offenses related to riot and disorderly conduct concurrently with district.

Pennsylvania HB879 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide concurrent jurisdiction for the Attorney General to prosecute felony offenses related to riot and disorderly conduct. The Attorney General can investigate and institute criminal proceedings if a district attorney fails to respond to a request within 10 days. The Attorney General must develop a manual of best practices for these investigations and make it available on their website. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Judiciary: PN0919, Report Bill As Committed

25 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

11:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Nov 17, 2025

House

Removed from table

Oct 27, 2025

House

Reported as committed