HB 15622025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 1562
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sports and amusements, repealing provisions relating to fortune telling.
Out of committee Last action September 10, 2025: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 3
- Prime sponsor
- Greg Scott
- Cosponsors (2)
- Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez
Status
Out of committee as of September 10, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
June 30, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Judiciary): Vote To TableFailed12–14
yes (12) Andrew Kuzma, Jim Rigby, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Timothy Bonner, Torren Ecker
no (14) Andre Carroll, Benjamin Sanchez, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Dan Miller, Emily Kinkead, Joseph Hohenstein, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, La'Tasha Mayes, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Melissa Shusterman, Tim Briggs
June 30, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Judiciary): Report Bill As CommittedPassed14–12
yes (14) Andre Carroll, Benjamin Sanchez, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Dan Miller, Emily Kinkead, Joseph Hohenstein, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, La'Tasha Mayes, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Melissa Shusterman, Tim Briggs
no (12) Andrew Kuzma, Jim Rigby, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Timothy Bonner, Torren Ecker
Timeline 6
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | House | Laid on the table |
| September 10, 2025 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 30, 2025 | House | Re-committed to Rules |
| June 30, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| June 30, 2025 | House | Reported as committed |
| June 5, 2025 | House | Referred to Judiciary |
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.