Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1817: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in obstructing governmental operations, providing for the offense of interfering or impeding a first responder's duties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1817 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on August 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in obstructing governmental operations, providing for the offense of interfering or impeding a first responder's duties. Primary sponsor: Joe Hamm (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 22, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Hamm | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Seth Grove | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Keith Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 195 |
| Roman Kozak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Kathy Rapp | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Brian Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Michael Stender | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Dane Watro | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Judiciary