Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1531: 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 May 30, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 1531 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Melissa Shusterman (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 30, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Melissa Shusterman (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.