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PA Bill Number: HB1330

Title: To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the ...

Description: To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the ...

Last Action: Referred to APPROPRIATIONS

Last Action Date: Jul 15, 2025

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PA State Police given the right to violate the Fourth Amendment :: 05/02/2014

"Pennsylvania police officers no longer need a warrant to search a citizen's vehicle, according to a recent state Supreme Court opinion. The high court's opinion , released Tuesday, is being called a drastic change in citizens' rights and police powers."

This is disconcerting news indeed. It dramatically demonstrates the power of the Pennsylvania State Police. Where is Governor Corbett's promise to reign in the PSP?

http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/supreme-court-pennsylvania-cops-no-longer-need-a-warrant-to/article_6a407fc6-d077-11e3-8025-0017a43b2370.html