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HB 2200

An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for enforcement of civil immigration law and for prohibited use of funds.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 36 co-sponsors

Establishes a new Chapter 25 to govern civil immigration enforcement in Pennsylvania, outlining scope, definitions, requirements, and identification procedures for state/local acti

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
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Bill Summary · HB 2200

Summary of HB 2200 (Session 2025-2026) – Pennsylvania

Purpose and intent

HB 2200 proposes to amend Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish a new framework for the enforcement of civil immigration laws within the Commonwealth and to address the use of funds in relation to such enforcement. The bill introduces a dedicated chapter, Chapter 25, titled “Enforcement of Civil Immigration Laws,” outlining scope, definitions, specific requirements, and identification procedures related to civil immigration enforcement activities.

Key provisions

New Chapter: Chapter 25 – Enforcement of Civil Immigration Laws

  • Section 2501. Scope of chapter

    • Establishes the applicability and reach of the new chapter within Title 44. The exact scope language is not fully provided in the text excerpt, but the chapter is intended to govern civil immigration enforcement activities by Pennsylvania authorities.

  • Section 2502. Definitions

    • Provides definitions for terms used throughout the chapter (e.g., “civil immigration enforcement,” “reasonable suspicion,” “detainer,” or other related terms). The precise definitions are not listed in the excerpt, but they will frame how enforcement actions may be carried out.

  • Section 2503. Requirements

    • Outlines mandatory requirements related to civil immigration enforcement. This could include standards for compliance with federal/state law, training, documentation, reporting, or limits on enforcement actions. The exact requirements are not specified in the provided text.

  • Section 2504. Identification procedures

    • Specifies procedures for identification in the context of civil immigration enforcement. This could concern how individuals are identified or processed during enforcement activities, guarantee of constitutional protections, and related safeguards. The specific procedures are not detailed in the excerpt.

Who/what would be affected

  • State and local government agencies in Pennsylvania involved in civil immigration enforcement would be subject to the new chapter’s provisions.
  • Law enforcement officers and departments may need to align practices with the new identification procedures, definitions, and requirements.
  • The bill could impact individuals subject to immigration enforcement actions within Pennsylvania, as well as communities and organizations engaging with or impacted by such enforcement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced in February 2026 and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness (2/9/2026).
  • Sponsored by a broad slate of Democratic representatives, with multiple co-sponsors, indicating potential bipartisan stakeholder engagement in the subject of immigration enforcement.
  • The text provided includes the structural outline (Scope, Definitions, Requirements, Identification procedures) but does not include the full legislative text or enacted timeline. If enacted, the provisions would typically go into effect on a specified effective date or upon publication as law, with potential phased implementation through regulations or guidance.

Notes for readers

  • The bill centers on “civil immigration laws” rather than criminal immigration enforcement, indicating a focus on civil, non-criminal aspects of immigration-related activities.
  • The excerpt does not specify funding provisions beyond the title’s reference to “for prohibited use of funds.” The summary here does not include any explicit prohibitions or allowed uses of funds, as those details are not present in the provided text.
  • For a complete understanding, the full text of Sections 2501–2504 and any related sections (including any associated funding restrictions) would need to be reviewed, along with fiscal notes and committee reports.

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