Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania Senate Bill SB1130

Introduced
1/12/26  

Caption

Further providing for prohibition.

Impact

The passage of SB1130 would have substantial implications on existing state laws, as it seeks to amend current statutes related to prohibitions. This amendment may tighten controls and stipulations associated with previously vague laws, thus potentially influencing law enforcement protocols and community enforcement practices. Furthermore, the bill may lead to a reassessment of how different regulatory bodies interpret regulations, thereby aligning enforcement actions more closely with the newly established rules.

Summary

SB1130 aims to enhance existing prohibitions by providing further regulations concerning certain actions. The bill emphasizes stricter enforcement mechanisms and clarifies the legal framework under which these prohibitions are to be interpreted. Proponents of the bill argue that it is necessary for upholding public safety and maintaining order within communities. By ensuring clear enforceable standards, the bill intends to address issues that have surfaced due to a lack of specific regulations in certain areas.

Contention

Notable points of contention around SB1130 include concerns regarding whether the enhanced regulations may lead to overreach, particularly in terms of enforcement or related legal actions. Some critics argue that the bill could inadvertently criminalize behaviors that previously fell under less stringent scrutiny. Furthermore, participants in discussions around the bill have raised questions about the effectiveness of enforcement mechanisms proposed, stating that without adequate resources, many of the intended measures may not be practical or enforceable.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB306

Further providing for definitions, for prohibition and for penalties.

PA HB197

In requirements and prohibitions, further providing for Commonwealth agencies.

PA HB1789

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.

PA SB263

Further providing for definitions and for prohibition.

PA HB1972

Further providing for definitions, for license, for written disclosure of financial interest and for bond; providing for fees, for requirements and prohibitions and for separate pre-contract disclosure; and further providing for contract and for revocation, etc., of license.

PA SB1317

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in duties of manufacturers and retailers, further providing for sales prohibition, for registration and for manufacturer plan and reporting; and, in administration, further providing for duties of department, for annual report and for enforcement.

PA SB1074

Further providing for definitions, for license, for written disclosure of financial interest and for bond; providing for fees, for requirements and prohibitions and for separate pre-contract disclosure; and further providing for contract and for revocation, etc., of license.

PA HB1660

Further providing for definitions; and providing for prohibition of water fluoridation.

PA SB756

In fantasy contests, further providing for definitions, for general and specific powers of board and for prohibitions; in general provisions relating to gaming, further providing for legislative intent and for definitions; in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board established, for general and specific powers, for license or permit application hearing process and public input hearings, for regulatory authority of board, for number of slot machines, for reports of board and for license or permit prohibition; in licensees, further providing for Category 4 slot machine license, for divestiture of disqualifying applicant, for manufacturer licenses, for gaming service provider, for nongaming service provider, for occupation permit application, for slot machine testing and certification standards, for slot machine accounting controls and audits and for renewals; in table games, further providing for regulatory authority and for table game device and associated equipment testing and certification standards; in interactive gaming, further providing for internal, administrative and accounting controls, for interactive games and interactive gaming devices and associated equipment testing and certification standards; in sports wagering, further providing for definitions; in revenues, further providing for slot machine licensee deposits and for transfers from State Gaming Fund; in administration and enforcement, repealing provisions relating to political influence, further providing for investigations and enforcement, for prohibited acts and penalties and for liquor licenses at licensed facilities; in fingerprinting, further providing for submission of fingerprints and photographs; in miscellaneous provisions relating to gaming, providing for live-streaming on casino floor and further providing for severability; in general provisions relating to video gaming, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for powers of board; in application and licensure, further providing for key employee licenses, for establishment licenses and for license or permit prohibition; in operation, further providing for video gaming limitations and for compulsive and problem gambling; in enforcement, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties; in revenues, further providing for fees; in ethics, repealing provisions relating to political influence; providing for skill gaming; establishing the Skill Gaming Fund; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for gambling devices, gambling, etc.; in forfeiture of assets, further providing for asset forfeiture; making appropriations; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

PA SB527

Further providing for title of act; providing for local taxes in cities of the first class, for prohibition of tax on certain individuals and for reimbursement of taxes; and making repeals.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.