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SB771 • 2025

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.

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Sponsor
SANTARSIERO
Last action
2025-05-22
Official status
Referred to JUDICIARY, May 22, 2025
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-05-22 Pennsylvania General Assembly

    Referred to JUDICIARY, May 22, 2025

Official Summary Text

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general principles of justification, further providing for use of force in self-protection.