The proposed bill amends Title 44 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create a Statewide hate group database, managed by the Attorney General in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police. This new chapter, titled "Hate Group Database," defines key terms such as "hate group," "hate crime," and "intelligence information." The Attorney General will oversee the database's use, ensuring it remains accessible only to law enforcement and approved agencies, while also compiling annual reports on hate group activities. The database will contain intelligence information aimed at monitoring and preventing hate crimes and will be exempt from public disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a dedicated hate group unit within the Office of the Attorney General, which must be formed within 90 days of the bill's effective date. This unit will develop procedures for tracking hate crimes and hate group activities, as well as investigating and prosecuting offenders. District attorneys are granted the authority to initiate criminal proceedings related to hate crimes, with the Attorney General also empowered to act after consulting with the relevant district attorney. The bill emphasizes the confidentiality and security of intelligence information, mandates proper maintenance and dissemination of such data, and prohibits individuals charged with hate crimes from challenging the Attorney General's authority in these matters.