Pennsylvania HB1693: An Act amending Title 29 (Federal Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immigration compliance and public safety.

What the bill says

Amending Title 29 (Federal Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immigration compliance and public safety.

From the introduced text, July 2, 2025:

Amending Title 29 (Federal Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immigration compliance and public safety. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 29 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding parts to read: PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS (Reserved) PART II IMMIGRATION Chapter 21. Immigration Compliance and Public Safety CHAPTER 21 IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY Sec. 2101. Scope of chapter. 2102. Definitions. 2103. Preemption. 2104. Enforcement. § 2101. Scope of chapter. This chapter relates to immigration compliance and public safety. § 2102. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Alien offender." An alien who avoided arrest, detention, prosecution or deportation proceedings as a proximate result of the failure of a municipal official to comply with section 2103(a) (relating to preemption). "Child." An unemancipated individual who is under 18 years of age. "Corrections officer." As defined in 61 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions). "Family member." With respect to an individual, any of the following: (1) Another individual who is related to the individual within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity. (2) Another individual who maintains a common-law relationship with the individual. (3) Another individual who resides in …

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Sponsors

• Craig Williams (R, 160) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Kerwin (R, 125)
• Jacob Banta (R, 4)
• Donna Scheuren (R, 147)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Doyle Heffley (R, 122)
• Mike Jones (R, 93)
• Michael Armanini (R, 75)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Eric Nelson (R, 57)

Latest actions

1. July 2, 2025: Referred to JUDICIARY, July 2, 2025

Common questions

What is HB1693?

HB1693 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 29 (Federal Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immigration compliance and public safety.

What does HB1693 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 29 (Federal Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for immigration compliance and public safety.

What is the status of HB1693?

In committee as of July 2, 2025. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, July 2, 2025 (July 2, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1693?

Craig Williams (R, 160), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1693?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1693