An Act amending Title 29 (Federal Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Federal immigration enforcement in State facilities.
SB 1193 requires federal immigration agents to obtain a judicial warrant or order before making civil immigration arrests in Pennsylvania state facilities (like prisons or courthouses) or within 1,000 feet of them, with an exception for arrests tied to ongoing proceedings within the facility. It directly affects state agencies, local governments, and public authorities operating such facilities by mandating warrant compliance. The bill allows individuals subjected to warrantless arrests to sue state entities for damages (minimum $500) or other relief, and explicitly states that state immunity laws cannot block such lawsuits. This creates legal accountability for state facilities that permit unauthorized federal immigration enforcement actions.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsey Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Maria Collett
DDemocratic
Co
Nikil Saval
DDemocratic
Co
Patty Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Sharif Street
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Kearney
DDemocratic
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