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PA HB288

PA HB288
In offenses against the family, further providing for the offense of concealing death of child.


summary

Introduced
01/30/2019
In Committee
04/22/2019
Crossed Over
04/09/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, further providing for the offense of concealing death of child.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to increase the offense of concealing the death of a child from a misdemeanor of the first degree to a felony of the third degree. The bill expands the definition of the offense to apply to not just a parent, but also any individual residing in the same household as the child or responsible for the child's welfare, including a stepparent, adoptive parent, guardian, or individual involved in an intimate relationship with the child's parent.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 04/22/2019)

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