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PA HB538
Bill
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Leadbeter
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AI Summary
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Expands Pennsylvania's existing campus education requirements on sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking to also include human trafficking prevention and awareness
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Requires institutions of higher education and private licensed schools to implement human trafficking education beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, covering federal/state laws, statistics, recruitment methods, risk factors, and victim identification
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Adds definitions for "human trafficking," "human trafficking organization," and "involuntary servitude" referencing 18 Pa.C.S. § 3001, with human trafficking organizations required to adhere to Department of Human Services standards
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Directs the Department of Education to develop an online clearinghouse of model education programs in consultation with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and optionally human trafficking organizations
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking education, prevention and response at institutions of higher education and private licensed schools, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for education program and for follow-up; and making an editorial change.
Last Action
Re-reported as committed
2/3/2026