Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1909: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offenses of simple assault, of recklessly endangering another person, of terroristic threats, of harassment and of stalking; in kidnapping, further providing for the offenses of unlawful restraint, of false imprisonment and of criminal coercion; in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of indecent assault; and, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of disorderly conduct.

Passed one chamber Last action February 13, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 1909 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on September 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offenses of simple assault, of recklessly endangering another person, of terroristic threats, of harassment and of stalking; in kidnapping, further providing for the offenses of unlawful restraint, of false imprisonment and of criminal coercion; in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of indecent assault; and, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of disorderly conduct. Primary sponsor: Nate Davidson (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nate Davidson (Democratic). 18 co-sponsors.