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PA HB1836
PA HB1836In offenses against the family, providing for the offense of child torture; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms; and, in child custody, further providing for consideration of criminal conviction.
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Introduced
09/02/2021
09/02/2021
In Committee
09/02/2021
09/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, providing for the offense of child torture; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms; and, in child custody, further providing for consideration of criminal conviction.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create a new offense of "child torture," which is defined as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly torturing a child within the person's custody or control. The offense is graded as a third-degree felony if the child does not suffer bodily injury, and a first-degree felony if the child does suffer bodily injury. The bill also adds the new child torture offense to the list of crimes that prohibit certain individuals from possessing, using, or transferring firearms, and requires courts to consider a party's conviction for child torture when making custody determinations. The bill aims to enhance protections for children against severe abuse and neglect.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Frank Ryan (R)*,
Robert Brooks (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Mike Jones (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Craig Staats (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 12/14/2021)
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