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PA HR 673
A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility, community impact and process for converting immigrant detention centers operating in this Commonwealth into community-centered projects, with fair, transparent and rigorous local stakeholder participation as a condition for eligibility for State transition grant funds.
In brief
PA HR 673 is a state bill in PA: “A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility, community impact and process for converting immigrant detention centers operating in this Commonwealth into community-centered projects, with fair, transparent and rigorous local stakeholder participation as a condition for eligibility for State transition grant funds.” It was introduced on Oct 23, 2026 in the House, during the 2025-2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Oct 23, 2026) reads: “Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations”. Its sponsor is Christopher Rabb (Democratic), with 10 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the cause End immigrant detention. The facts here come from State legislature (palegis.us) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Oct 23, 2026: Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
- Sponsors
- Christopher Rabb (Democratic)
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), cosponsor
- Nikki Rivera (Democratic), cosponsor
- Maureen Madden (Democratic), cosponsor
- Ben Waxman (Democratic), cosponsor
- Emily Kinkead (Democratic), cosponsor
- Benjamin Sanchez (Democratic), cosponsor
- Manuel Guzman (Democratic), cosponsor
- Dan Williams (Democratic), cosponsor
- Eddie Pashinski (Democratic), cosponsor
- Ed Neilson (Democratic), cosponsor
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- Oct 23, 2026
- Session
- 2025-2026
Our summary: PA HR 673 would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers into community-centered projects; referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr673
- Open States: openstates.org/pa/bills/2025-2026/HR673/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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