Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1531: 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1531 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 30, 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: Melissa Shusterman (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 30, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Shusterman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Milou Mackenzie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 131 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“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 Judiciary