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PA HB2203
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Hogan
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AI Summary
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Elevates burglary to a first-degree felony when the intent upon entering is to steal a firearm, in addition to the existing enhancement for controlled substances or designer drugs
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Elevates robbery to a first-degree felony when the object of the robbery is a firearm, in addition to the existing enhancement for controlled substances or designer drugs
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Expands the definition of "delinquent act" exclusions to include first-degree felony robbery and burglary involving firearms, meaning juveniles age 15+ committing these offenses would be automatically tried as adults
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Requires public disclosure of juvenile court records and open hearings for cases involving first-degree felony robbery or burglary, lowering the age threshold to 12 years for certain offenses
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for burglary; in robbery, further providing for robbery; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions, for inspection of court files and records, for conduct of hearings and for transfer to criminal proceedings.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
2/9/2026