The bill amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a new section, 8704, which addresses the citizenship status of criminal defendants. It mandates that if an attorney for the Commonwealth discovers information suggesting that a criminal defendant is not a U.S. citizen or is present in the state unlawfully, they are required to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This provision aims to ensure that immigration status is considered during criminal proceedings.

The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage. By implementing this requirement, the bill seeks to enhance the enforcement of immigration laws in conjunction with the criminal justice system, potentially impacting how cases involving non-citizens are handled in Pennsylvania.