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Pennsylvania to End Policy Permitting Stalking and Harassment in Labor Disputes

A bill eliminating special treatment for unions will soon become law.

Soon enough, people involved in a labor dispute will no longer be allowed to stalk, harass or threaten another person in the dispute with weapons of mass destruction.

 

Currently, under the Pennsylvania crime code, such activities are permitted.

House Bill 1154, sponsored by state Rep. Ron Miller, R-York, will remove the special carve-out for those involved in a labor dispute. It passed the House last month.

Yesterday, a slightly amended version unanimously passed the Senate, 48-0. The amended bill now returns to the House for a concurrence vote, which could take place as early as today, Miller said yesterday. He expects it to pass.

Gov. Corbett is expected to sign the bill, his press office said.

 

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.