Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 175: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of false alarms to agencies of public safety.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 175 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for the offense of false alarms to agencies of public safety. Primary sponsor: Vincent Hughes (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2025): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Michele Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Frank Farry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Wayne Langerholc | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Dan Laughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Greg Rothman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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)
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Judiciary