Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1456: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1456 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on September 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse. Primary sponsor: Art Haywood (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 7, 2026): Re-referred to Appropriations.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Haywood | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Lisa Baker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Vincent Hughes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Patty Kim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nick Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-referred to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Judiciary