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PA HB2243
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Webster
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AI Summary
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Expands immunity from prosecution for minors under 18 to cover any individual under 18 (not just those already identified as sexually exploited children) for prostitution-related offenses, and removes immunity for obstructing highways
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Creates new immunity category for sexually exploited children covering noncriminal delinquent acts, summary offenses, misdemeanors, and non-violent felonies committed as a result of their trafficking victimization
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Prohibits revocation of probation or parole for minors when the violation stems from conduct covered by the new immunity provisions
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Repeals Section 6328 of Title 42, which required referral of certain offenses (criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, loitering, simple drug possession) to county agencies instead of delinquency proceedings for trafficking victims
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
In human trafficking, further providing for safe harbor for sexually exploited children; and, in juvenile matters, repealing provisions relating to dependency in lieu of delinquency.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
2/25/2026