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PA HB1562

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 7104 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which criminalized fortune telling as a third-degree misdemeanor

  • Current law being repealed prohibits for-profit fortune telling, predicting future events, using spells or charms, selling love potions, and claiming to locate lost or stolen property

  • Introduced by Representatives Scott and Sanchez on June 5, 2025, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In sports and amusements, repealing provisions relating to fortune telling.

Last Action

Laid on the table

9/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/30/2025
Judiciary6/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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