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PA Bill Number: HB1697

Title: Providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil ...

Description: Providing for liability for false claims, for adoption of congressional intent of the Federal False Claims Act, for damages, costs and civil ... ...

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: Jul 2, 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