Pa. Const. art. III, § 25
- Constitution
- Constitution of Pennsylvania
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The General Assembly may provide, by law, during any session, for the continuity of the executive, legislative, and judicial functions of the government of the Commonwealth, and its political subdivisions, and the establishment of emergency seats thereof and any such laws heretofore enacted are validated. Such legislation shall become effective in the event of an attack by an enemy of the United States. (Nov. 5, 1963, P.L.1401, J.R.3; May 16, 1967, P.L.1037, J.R.3) 1967 Amendment. Joint Resolution No.3 renumbered former section 25 to present section 12 and amended and renumbered former section 35 to present section 25. 1963 Amendment. Joint Resolution No.3 added present section 25 (formerly section 35).
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