Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 956: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, providing for the offense of child torture.

In committee Last action July 31, 2025: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 956 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on July 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, providing for the offense of child torture. Primary sponsor: Carolyn Comitta (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 31, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Carolyn Comitta (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.