Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
SB 956
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, providing for the offense of child torture.
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Pennsylvania Senate Bill 956 proposes amending Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding offenses against the family. The legislation specifically provides for the creation of a new offense of child torture.
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Sponsors + 10 cosponsors
- Carolyn Comitta Democratic lead
- Elder Vogel Republican
- Jay Costa Democratic
- John Kane Democratic
- Katie Muth Democratic
- Nick Miller Democratic
- Pat Stefano Republican
- Steve Santarsiero Democratic
- Tina Tartaglione Democratic
- Tracy Pennycuick Republican
- Wayne Fontana Democratic