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HB 591

An Act amending the act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of the commission; and establishing the Constable William Davidson Reward Fund.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Briggs and 14 co-sponsors

HB 591 updates Pennsylvania's crime commission law and creates a named reward fund, though specific changes and funding details remain unclear from available documentation.

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Bill Summary · HB 591

Legislative bill overview

HB 591 amends Pennsylvania's 1978 Crime and Delinquency Commission law by updating definitions and expanding the commission's powers and duties. The bill also establishes the Constable William Davidson Reward Fund, presumably to honor a fallen constable and potentially provide rewards for crime-related information.

Why is this important

The bill modernizes governance of Pennsylvania's crime and delinquency commission, which oversees criminal justice policy and funding. Creating a named reward fund can incentivize public cooperation in criminal investigations while serving as a memorial to law enforcement personnel.

Potential points of contention

  • Vague scope: The bill's language about "further providing for definitions and powers and duties" is nonspecific, making it unclear what actual changes to the commission's authority are being proposed
  • Reward fund details: The bill provides no publicly available information about fund size, eligibility criteria, or how rewards would be determined and distributed
  • Memorial vs. functionality: It's unclear whether the Davidson fund is primarily commemorative or a substantive crime-fighting tool, raising questions about resource allocation

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

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