Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 277: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for civil causes of action.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 277 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 human trafficking, further providing for civil causes of action. Primary sponsor: Rob Kauffman (Republican). It lists 41 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Laid on the table.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 39
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Kauffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Mike Armanini | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Jake Banta | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Jamie Barton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Aaron Bernstine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Tim Bonner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Marla Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Bud Cook | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Bryan Cutler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Sheryl Delozier | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Mindy Fee | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Jamie Flick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Jonathan Fritz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Keith Greiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Seth Grove | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Hamm | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Doyle Heffley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Lee James | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Mike Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Tom Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Kate Klunk | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 169 |
| Charity Krupa | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Thomas Kutz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Andrew Kuzma | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Robert Leadbeter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Milou Mackenzie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 131 |
| Brett Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Dan Moul | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Jason Ortitay | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Clint Owlett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Tina Pickett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Kathy Rapp | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Chad Reichard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Jim Rigby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Brad Roae | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Brian Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Craig Staats | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Tim Twardzik | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
| Dave Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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 committed
- Referred to Judiciary