HB 26032025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
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.
Out of committee Last action October 7, 2026: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 7
- Prime sponsor
- Joe Ciresi
- Cosponsors (6)
- Carol Hill-Evans, Dan Williams, Eddie Pashinski, Joseph Hohenstein, Liz Hanbidge, Mandy Steele
Status
Out of committee as of October 7, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
October 7, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Report Bill As AmendedPassed26–0
yes (26) Andre Carroll, Andrea Verobish, Ben Waxman, Catherine Wallen, Chad Reichard, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jason Ortitay, Jen Mazzocco, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, John Inglis Iii, Joseph D'Orsie, Lindsay Powell, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Paul Takac, Rich Irvin, Robert Leadbeter, Sean Dougherty, Valerie Gaydos
October 7, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Adopt Amendment A04532Passed26–0
yes (26) Andre Carroll, Andrea Verobish, Ben Waxman, Catherine Wallen, Chad Reichard, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jason Ortitay, Jen Mazzocco, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, John Inglis Iii, Joseph D'Orsie, Lindsay Powell, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Paul Takac, Rich Irvin, Robert Leadbeter, Sean Dougherty, Valerie Gaydos
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| October 7, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| October 7, 2026 | House | Reported as amended |
| June 5, 2026 | House | Referred to Communications & Technology |
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.