Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 788 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of impersonating a public servant; and, in other required equipment, further providing for visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles.

Last action — PN 0868 Referred to JUDICIARY

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill changes the offense of impersonating a public servant by defining two specific offenses and adjusting their grading.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912

    A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he falsely → A person commits the offense of impersonating a public servant if:

    The offense is redefined and clarified.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912

    to his prejudice

    The phrase 'to his prejudice' is removed from the definition.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912

    The person pretends to be a law enforcement officer with intent to induce another to submit to such pretended official authority or otherwise act in reliance upon that pretense.

    A specific offense for impersonating a law enforcement officer is added.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 4912

    An offense under subsection (a)(2) is a felony of the third degree.

    The grading of impersonating a law enforcement officer changes from a misdemeanor to a felony.

Action History

  1. PN 0868 Referred to JUDICIARY

Sponsors

  • Brett R. Miller · Cosponsor
  • Doyle Heffley · Primary
  • Readshaw · Cosponsor
  • Millard · Cosponsor
  • Dowling · Cosponsor
  • Knowles · Cosponsor
  • Deluca · Cosponsor
  • Simmons · Cosponsor
  • Ed Neilson · Cosponsor
  • Masser · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (243)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 788?
HB 788 is sponsored by Brett R. Miller (Republican), Doyle Heffley (Republican), Readshaw, Millard, Dowling, Knowles, Deluca, Simmons, Ed Neilson (Democratic), and Masser.
What is the current status of HB 788?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 788?
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