The Pennsylvania Chamber applauded state House lawmakers
for passing legislation on Tuesday that would eliminate a loophole in the
state’s Crime Code that prevents law enforcement from intervening in situations
involving stalking, harassment and other threats if the suspect or perpetrator
is involved in a labor dispute.
House Bill 874, sponsored by state Rep. Ron Marsico
(R-105th Dist.), passed the House in a 104-84 vote.
“This is a common-sense and responsible reform bill,”
Pennsylvania Chamber President and CEO Gene Barr said. “Closing this loophole
ensures that aggressive and harassing behaviors are no longer shielded from
prosecution simply because they’re linked to a labor dispute. This measure
would help ensure that all parties – including unions, workers and employers –
are fairly protected against these types of unlawful actions, both at the
workplace and at home.”
Calls for this legislation rose after the 2012 federal
indictments and convictions relating to the burning and vandalism of a Quaker
Church construction site in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Supporters said law
enforcement possibly could have intervened sooner, before the situation
escalated, had the exemption not been in the Crime Code.
House Bill 874 now heads to the state Senate for
consideration.
Source: Penn
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