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HB 697

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in administrative organization, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police; and making a repeal.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 22 co-sponsors

HB 697 modifies Pennsylvania State Police administrative structure within the 1929 Administrative Code while repealing related outdated provisions.

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Bill Summary · HB 697

Legislative bill overview

HB 697 amends Pennsylvania's Administrative Code of 1929 to modify provisions governing the Pennsylvania State Police organization and operations. The bill appears to restructure administrative elements within the State Police, though specific amendments are not detailed in the provided information. A related repeal provision removes outdated or conflicting language from existing law.

Why is this important

The Pennsylvania State Police serves as the state's primary law enforcement agency for highway patrol, criminal investigations, and public safety across rural areas. Changes to their administrative structure can affect operational efficiency, resource allocation, oversight mechanisms, and the department's ability to respond to public safety needs across the commonwealth.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of administrative changes: Without seeing the specific amendments, the breadth of organizational restructuring is unclear—whether this addresses minor procedural updates or substantive operational changes that could impact staffing, jurisdiction, or accountability measures
  • Repeal provision details: The unspecified repeal could affect existing protections, oversight mechanisms, or employee benefits currently in the administrative code
  • Budget implications: Re-commitment to the Appropriations Committee suggests fiscal impacts requiring clarification about costs to implement changes or potential savings

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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