Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 538: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking education, prevention and response at institutions of higher education and private licensed schools, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for education program and for follow-up; and making an editorial change.
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Plain-language summary
HB 538 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking education, prevention and response at institutions of higher education and private licensed schools, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for education program and for follow-up; and making an editorial change. Primary sponsor: Robert Leadbeter (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Leadbeter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Marla Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Wendy Fink | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Joe Hamm | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Tom Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Thomas Kutz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Kristin Marcell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 178 |
| Brenda Pugh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Donna Scheuren | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 147 |
| Jeremy Shaffer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Joanne Stehr | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 107 |
| 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 (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
- Removed from table
- Laid on the table
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-referred to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- First consideration
- Reported as amended
- Referred to Education
- Third consideration and final passage
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-committed to Appropriations
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