Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1905: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and, in particular rights and immunities, further prohibiting civil rights violations.

In committee Last action June 15, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Plain-language summary

HB 1905 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on September 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; and, in particular rights and immunities, further prohibiting civil rights violations. Primary sponsor: Dan Frankel (Democratic). It lists 30 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 15, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dan Frankel (Democratic). 30 co-sponsors.