Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1415: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of neglect of care-dependent person and for the offense of abuse of care-dependent person; and, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of institutional sexual assault.

Passed one chamber Last action October 29, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 1415 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on July 9, 2026. 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 offense of neglect of care-dependent person and for the offense of abuse of care-dependent person; and, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of institutional sexual assault. Primary sponsor: Lynda Culver (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lynda Culver (Republican). 8 co-sponsors.