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An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, providing for the offense of child torture.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

PA HB 1531 · House Bill · 2025-2026

Stage: In committee
Started in: House
Sponsors: 7
Latest action: May 30, 2025

Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
In committee · May 30, 2025
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Melissa ShustermanLead sponsor
Ben SanchezCo-sponsor
Carol Hill-EvansCo-sponsor
Dan WilliamsCo-sponsor
Johanny Cepeda-FreytizCo-sponsor
Milou MackenzieCo-sponsor
Tarah ProbstCo-sponsor

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Pennsylvania.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

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