Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2243: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for safe harbor for sexually exploited children; and, in juvenile matters, repealing provisions relating to dependency in lieu of delinquency.

Passed one chamber Last action June 22, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 2243 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 25, 2026. 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 human trafficking, further providing for safe harbor for sexually exploited children; and, in juvenile matters, repealing provisions relating to dependency in lieu of delinquency. Primary sponsor: Joe Webster (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Webster (Democratic). 15 co-sponsors.