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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 568 authorizes county gun violence task forces under Attorney General oversight
Last action · February 12, 2025: Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 12, 2025Sponsors: Jared Solomon and 14 others
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 568 allows county district attorneys to request the establishment of a gun violence task force operating under the authority of the Attorney General. The measure grants the Attorney General specific authority to investigate and prosecute firearm offenses, requires member law enforcement agencies to report arrests within 48 hours, and mandates annual reports to legislative committees through December 31, 2027.
Local district attorneys gain a mechanism to establish specialized investigative and prosecutorial units targeting illegal firearm possession and sales, while the Office of the Attorney General assumes direct prosecutorial powers over specific gun crimes until the provisions expire at the end of 2027.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
District Attorneys
County district attorneys gain the authority to request the establishment of a gun violence task force and can terminate it through written notice.
Attorney General
The Office of the Attorney General assumes oversight of county task forces, gains specific investigation and prosecution powers, and must submit annual operational reports.
Law Enforcement Agencies
Participating law enforcement agencies are subject to task force coordination and must report arrests and proceedings within 48 hours.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 12, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 12, 2025
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