HB 259

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children.

In committee Last action January 22, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 10

Prime sponsor: Stephenie Scialabba
Cosponsors (9): Andrew Kuzma, Craig Staats, Jacob Banta, Jamie Walsh, Kristin Marcell, Marc Anderson, Mark Gillen, Rob Kauffman, Roman Kozak

Status

In committee as of January 22, 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
January 22, 2025	House	Referred to Judiciary

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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