This act shall take effect as follows: (1) The addition or amendment of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(e)(3) introductory paragraph, (i), (ii), (v) and (vi) shall take effect in 90 days. (2) The addition or amendment of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(e)(3)(iii), (iv) and (4) shall take effect upon publication of the notice under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(h)(2) or five years and 60 days, whichever is first. (3) This section shall take effect immediately. (4) The remainder of this act shall take effect in 180 days. 2006, MAY 11, P.L.155, NO.36 Preamble The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: (1) Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance is a crime with thousands of victims in this Commonwealth. (2) Evidence exists that victim impact panels are effective in reducing offender recidivism and restoring balance to victims' lives in driving under the influence cases. (3) The purpose of this act is to recognize the value of victim impact panels at reducing offender recidivism and addressing victims' issues, to encourage counties to implement the panels and to establish a coordinating committee to provide standardized guidance for the panels. 2006, NOVEMBER 29, P.L.1567, NO.178 Preamble The General Assembly hereby declares its intention to enact versions of Jessica's Law and Megan's Law in this Commonwealth. 2011, JUNE 28, P.L.48, NO.10 Preamble The General Assembly finds that: (1) It is proper for law-abiding people to protect themselves, their families and others from intruders and attackers without fear of prosecution or civil action for acting in defense of themselves and others. (2) The Castle Doctrine is a common law doctrine of ancient origins which declares that a home is a person's castle. (3) Section 21 of Article I of the Constitution of Pennsylvania guarantees that the "right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned." (4) Persons residing in or visiting this Commonwealth have a right to expect to remain unmolested within their homes or vehicles. (5) No person should be required to surrender his or her personal safety to a criminal, nor should a person be required to needlessly retreat in the face of intrusion or attack outside the person's home or vehicle. 2014, JULY 2, P.L.945, NO.105
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