Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 431: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forgery and fraudulent practices, providing for the offense of unauthorized dissemination of artificially generated impersonation of individual.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 431 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forgery and fraudulent practices, providing for the offense of unauthorized dissemination of artificially generated impersonation of individual. Primary sponsor: Bob Merski (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 31, 2025): Referred to Communications & Technology.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Merski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Kyle Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Pat Harkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Mike Schlossberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
“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 Communications & Technology