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PA SB 956

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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.

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

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Did PA SB 956 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 956 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-07-31): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA SB 956 about?

PA SB 956 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 SB 956?

Carolyn Comitta is the primary sponsor of PA SB 956, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-07-31 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Carolyn Comittaprimary
  • John Kanecosponsor
  • Katie Muthcosponsor
  • Tracy Pennycuickcosponsor
  • Wayne Fontanacosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • Patrick Stefanocosponsor
  • Christine Tartaglionecosponsor
  • Steven Santarsierocosponsor
  • Elder Vogelcosponsor
  • Nick Millercosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-07-31

    Referred to Judiciary

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb956

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