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PA HB1329

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Craig Staats

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Pennsylvania's invasion of privacy law (Title 18, Section 7507.1) to explicitly include "video" alongside images in provisions covering the transfer or transmission of illegally obtained intimate content

  • Creates enhanced felony penalties when a teacher commits the offense against a student or an adult commits it against a minor: third-degree felony for first violation, second-degree felony for second or subsequent violations

  • Clarifies that standard misdemeanor grading (third degree for first offense, second degree for multiple violations) applies when both victim and offender are minors

  • Adds statutory definitions for "student" (prekindergarten through grade 12 or transitional services up to age 21) and "teacher" (professional employees, substitutes, or instructors at public or private schools)

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In other offenses, further providing for the offense of invasion of privacy.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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