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.

In committee Last action October 7, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 14

Prime sponsor: Joseph D'Orsie
Cosponsors (13): Aaron Bernstine, Catherine Wallen, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Jacob Banta, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Joe Hamm, Marc Anderson, Mark Gillen, Robert Leadbeter, Ryan Bizzarro, Scott Barger

Status

In committee as of October 7, 2026. 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
October 7, 2026	House	Referred to Judiciary

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Open States API v3 (Plural Policy): https://v3.openstates.org/ — copied November 2, 2026

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

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