Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1562: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sports and amusements, repealing provisions relating to fortune telling.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1562 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sports and amusements, repealing provisions relating to fortune telling. Primary sponsor: Greg Scott (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 10, 2025): Laid on the table.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-committed to Rules
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Judiciary