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PA HB1835

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clinton Owlett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) Section 6312 regarding sexual abuse of children to add a sentencing enhancement provision

  • Directs the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to establish enhanced sentencing guidelines when the child victim is a family member of the defendant

  • Covered family relationships include stepchildren, stepgrandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives

  • Enhancement applies to violations involving photographing, videotaping, depicting on computer, or disseminating child sexual abuse material

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In minors, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

9/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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