PA HB 1531
in committeeAn Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, providing for the offense of child torture.
Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower
Quick answers
Did PA HB 1531 pass?
Not yet. PA HB 1531 is in committee as of 2025-05-30 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-05-30): Referred to Judiciary
What is PA HB 1531 about?
PA HB 1531 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “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.”.
Who sponsors PA HB 1531?
Melissa Shusterman is the primary sponsor of PA HB 1531, joined by 6 cosponsors.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-05-30 — Referred to Judiciary
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Melissa Shustermanprimary
- Carol Hill-Evanscosponsor
- Milou Mackenziecosponsor
- Tarah Probstcosponsor
- Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytizcosponsor
- Dan Williamscosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-05-30
Referred to Judiciary
referral-committee
Versions
- Printer's No. PN1788Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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