Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1513: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for liability for Internet publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1513 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for liability for Internet publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors. Primary sponsor: Jill Cooper (Republican). It lists 30 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Referred to Communications & Technology.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Cooper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Jake Banta | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Scott Barger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Joe D'Orsie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mary Jo Daley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Justin Fleming | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
| Jamie Flick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Paul Friel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Keith Greiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Joe Hamm | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Thomas Kutz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Andrew Kuzma | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Robert Leadbeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Kristin Marcell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 178 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Brett Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Eric Nelson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Clint Owlett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Brenda Pugh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| David Rowe | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Christina Sappey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 158 |
| John Schlegel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 101 |
| Greg Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Joe Webster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Communications & Technology