Historic Legislation Passed on May 29
1980
HB 2137: An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P. L. 302, No. 140), entitled, as amended, “An act providing for the admission of children to, and their education and maintenance in, and their discharge from the Scotland School for Veterans’ Children; ***” providing for the admission of children of veterans who did not serve during a time of war or armed conflict.
Approved by Governor Dick Thornburgh
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2012
SB 817: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, providing for the use of restraints on children during court proceedings.
Approved by Governor Tom Corbett
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