Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2603: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, providing for wearable recording devices; and imposing penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2603 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, providing for wearable recording devices; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Joe Ciresi (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 7, 2026): Laid on the table.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ciresi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Eddie Pashinski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Mandy Steele | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| 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
- Laid on the table
- First consideration
- Reported as amended
- Referred to Communications & Technology