Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 259: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 259 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of sexual abuse of children. Primary sponsor: Stephenie Scialabba. It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenie Scialabba | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marc Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Jake Banta | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Roman Kozak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Andrew Kuzma | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Kristin Marcell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 178 |
| Craig Staats | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Jamie Walsh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
“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