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PA HB 236

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An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public indecency, further providing for the offense of obscene and other sexual materials and performances.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 236 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 236 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-01-22): Referred to Education

What is PA HB 236 about?

PA HB 236 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 public indecency, further providing for the offense of obscene and other sexual materials and performances.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 236?

Barbara Gleim is the primary sponsor of PA HB 236, joined by 18 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-01-22 — Referred to Education
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Barbara Gleimprimary
  • Brad Roaecosponsor
  • Jacob Bantacosponsor
  • Joe Hammcosponsor
  • Milou Mackenziecosponsor
  • Joanne Stehrcosponsor
  • Seth Grovecosponsor
  • Rob Kauffmancosponsor
  • Bryan Cutlercosponsor
  • Robert Leadbetercosponsor
  • Brian Smithcosponsor
  • David Rowecosponsor
  • David Zimmermancosponsor
  • Jamie Walshcosponsor
  • John Lawrencecosponsor
  • Mark Gillencosponsor
  • Dane Watrocosponsor
  • Tom Jonescosponsor
  • Scott Bargercosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-01-22

    Referred to Education

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb236

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