Pennsylvania

Bills

Every bill and resolution in the 2025-2026 Regular Session, from filing to law.

524 bills on crime and public safety Sort: Latest action Newest filed Number Title Furthest along
BillTitleWhere it standsLast action
SB 1415 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of neglect of care-dependent person and for the offense of abuse of care-dependent … Lynda Schlegel Culver Passed one chamber Oct 29, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 29, 2026
SB 807 An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for inv… Lynda Schlegel Culver Passed one chamber Oct 29, 2026Referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Oct. 29, 2026
HB 2519 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of strangulation. Donna Scheuren In committee Oct 28, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 28, 2026
HB 2518 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of strangulation. Donna Scheuren In committee Oct 28, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 28, 2026
HB 2517 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of strangulation. Donna Scheuren In committee Oct 28, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 28, 2026
SB 1507 An Act providing for prohibited conduct involving algorithmic pricing structures and artificial intelligence, for enforcement by Attorney General and for civil remedies; and imposing criminal penalties. Nick Pisciottano In committee Oct 27, 2026Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE,…
HB 2135 An Act providing for accommodation of pregnancy-related and menopause-related conditions by employers. Morgan Cephas Passed one chamber Oct 26, 2026Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Oct. 26, 2026
HB 2443 An Act providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kyle J. Mullins Became law Oct 22, 2026Act No. 84 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
HB 2299 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for definitions; and, in… Ryan A. Bizzarro Became law Oct 22, 2026Act No. 81 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
HB 2187 An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in administrative organization, further providing for criminal history background checks of employees and contractors… Carol Hill-Evans Became law Oct 22, 2026Act No. 79 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
HB 1935 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats. Tim Briggs Became law Oct 22, 2026Act No. 75 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
SB 1260 An Act providing for licensure of electrical contractors, electricians, residential electricians, apprentice electricians and probationary electricians; establishing the State Board of Electrical Licensure; providing fo… Devlin J. Robinson Became law Oct 22, 2026Act No. 108 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
SB 1212 An Act amending the act of November 29, 2006 (P.L.1471, No.165), known as the Sexual Assault Testing and Evidence Collection Act, further providing for definitions, for sexual assault evidence collection program, for ri… Tracy Pennycuick Became law Oct 22, 2026Act No. 106 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
HB 1098 An Act amending the act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children P… Jason Ortitay Became law Oct 22, 2026Act No. 71 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
SB 381 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, prohibiting certain animal experimentation and certain testing and sale of animal-tested cosmetics; and providing… Doug Mastriano Became law Oct 22, 2026Act No. 92 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
SR 377 A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on costs to crime victims regarding the impoundment and holding of their vehicles and other property as part of crime investigations… Lisa Baker Passed one chamber Oct 21, 2026Adopted, Oct. 21, 2026 (50-0)
SB 1484 An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses. Tracy Pennycuick Passed one chamber Oct 20, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 20, 2026
SB 730 An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in health care, further providing for applicability, for definitions, for criminal penalties, for emergency medica… Gene Yaw Passed both chambers Oct 20, 2026Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 20, 2026
HB 2857 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for the offense of unlawful entry into animal enclosure. Melissa L. Shusterman In committee Oct 16, 2026Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Oct. 16, 2026
SB 1503 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapa… Judy Ward In committee Oct 15, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 15, 2026
HB 2856 An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in bonds and recognizances, further providing for right to bail. Jeremy Shaffer In committee Oct 14, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 14, 2026
HB 2855 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons and for use or possession of electric or electronic incapa… Rob W. Kauffman In committee Oct 14, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 14, 2026
HB 2645 An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in applicatio… Tina M. Davis Passed one chamber Oct 13, 2026Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE,…
HB 2154 An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry a… Tim Briggs Passed one chamber Oct 13, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 13, 2026
HB 2033 An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for correctional institutions; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and promulgating regulation… Nathan Davidson Passed one chamber Oct 13, 2026Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Oct. 13, 2026
HB 1434 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of sale of tobacco products; and imposing penalties. Amen Brown Passed one chamber Oct 13, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 13, 2026
HB 2844 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, providing for the offense of grooming of a minor. Joseph D'Orsie In committee Oct 7, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 7, 2026
HB 2840 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of theft by extortion; and, in criminal history record informati… Tim Briggs In committee Oct 7, 2026Laid on the table, Oct. 7, 2026
HB 2752 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for asset forfeiture. Danilo Burgos In committee Oct 7, 2026Removed from table, Oct. 7, 2026
HB 2603 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, providing for wearable recording devices; and imposing penalties. Joe Ciresi In committee Oct 7, 2026Laid on the table, Oct. 7, 2026
SB 1311 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of… Daniel Laughlin Passed one chamber Oct 7, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 7, 2026
HB 2729 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of animal … Eddie Day Pashinski In committee Oct 6, 2026Re-referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 6, 2026
HB 2815 An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for protections for victims of vehicle theft; establishing the Victims of Vehicle Theft Protection Fund; imposing duties on the De… Darisha K. Parker In committee Sep 30, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 30, 2026
HB 2814 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dissemination of criminal history record information, further providing for use of records for employment; imposing duties on … Darisha K. Parker In committee Sep 30, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 30, 2026
HB 2811 An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in compensation, further providing for persons eligible … Darisha K. Parker In committee Sep 30, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 30, 2026
SB 923 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for exemption of records from access. Judith L. Schwank In committee Sep 30, 2026Removed from table, Sept. 30, 2026
HB 2809 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlicensed sale of liquor; and making a repeal. Manuel Guzman Jr. In committee Sep 29, 2026Referred to LIQUOR CONTROL, Sept. 29, 2026
SB 603 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for Internet protections for minors. Cris Dush In committee Sep 29, 2026Second consideration, Sept. 29, 2026
HB 2808 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police and f… Christopher M. Rabb In committee Sep 28, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 28, 2026
HB 2744 An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for modification or revocation of order of probation. Tim Briggs In committee Sep 28, 2026Laid on the table, Sept. 28, 2026
HB 1097 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of use of live pigeons for target. Perry S. Warren In committee Sep 28, 2026Laid on the table, Sept. 28, 2026
HB 1042 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes … Napoleon J. Nelson Passed both chambers Sep 28, 2026Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 28, 2026
HR 618 A Resolution directing the Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study treatment and support for individuals with mental illnesses, behavioral health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabili… Sean Dougherty In committee Sep 28, 2026Reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026
HR 594 A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study of Pennsylvania's parole process that identifies shortcomings and areas for improvement and issue a report with recommendations for reform. Joe Webster In committee Sep 28, 2026Reported as amended, Sept. 28, 2026
HB 2804 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of animal in unattended motor vehicle; and imposing p… Jeanne McNeill In committee Sep 25, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 25, 2026
HB 2796 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Homeless Education Assisting with Academic Resources for Displaced Students Grant Program and the Home… Ismail Smith-Wade-El In committee Sep 25, 2026Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 25, 2026
SB 1457 An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day. Katie J. Muth In committee Sep 24, 2026Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Se…
SB 1452 An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in abuse of office, providing for the offense of interference with a criminal investigation by a government official. Maria Collett In committee Sep 24, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 24, 2026
SB 1450 An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, mur… Sharif Street In committee Sep 24, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 24, 2026
HB 2784 An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commencement of proceedings, further providing for arrest without warrant. Sheryl M. Delozier In committee Sep 22, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 22, 2026

From Pennsylvania's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.