SB 956

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, providing for the offense of child torture.

In committee Last action July 31, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 11

Prime sponsor: Carolyn Comitta
Cosponsors (10): Christine Tartaglione, Elder Vogel, Jay Costa, John Kane, Katie Muth, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana

Status

In committee as of July 31, 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
July 31, 2025	Senate	Referred to Judiciary

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

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