2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill

HB 1305

An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, establishing the Office of Child Advocate; and imposing penalties.

In committee Last action April 28, 2025: Referred to Children & Youth

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 24

Prime sponsor

Christina Sappey

Cosponsors (23)

Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Ed Neilson, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Jennifer O'Mara, Jim Haddock, Joe Ciresi, Kristine Howard, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Marla Brown, Mary Jo Daley, Melissa Cerrato, Michael Schlossberg, Nancy Guenst, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Robert Freeman, Tina Davis

Status

In committee as of April 28, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
April 28, 2025	House	Referred to Children & Youth

Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.