Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1024: 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 October 3, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 1024 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on October 3, 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: Jay Costa (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 3, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jay Costa (Democratic). 16 co-sponsors.