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PA HB2257

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Webster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, in consultation with county agencies, to develop a trauma-informed screening tool to identify children who are victims of or at risk of human trafficking involving sexual servitude.

  • County agencies must administer the screening to all children alleged to be dependent children with whom the agency has contact.

  • Children identified as victims or at-risk must be connected with specialized programs and services for sexually exploited children under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3062.

  • Amends the Human Services Code (Act of June 13, 1967) by adding Section 710.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

In children and youth, providing for screening requirements.

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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