Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1585: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of theft by extortion; and, in criminal history record information, providing for request and removal of the dissemination of booking photographs.

Passed one chamber Last action June 25, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 1585 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of theft by extortion; and, in criminal history record information, providing for request and removal of the dissemination of booking photographs. Primary sponsor: Aaron Bernstine (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Aaron Bernstine (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.