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PA HB637
PA HB637In general provisions relating to offenses involving danger to the person, further providing for definitions.
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Introduced
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to offenses involving danger to the person, further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "serious provocation" in the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes related to offenses involving danger to the person. The new definition specifies that the discovery, knowledge, or potential disclosure of a victim's gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation, including unwanted romantic or sexual advances, does not constitute serious provocation. The bill aims to provide clarity and ensure that certain circumstances are not used to justify or reduce criminal charges in cases involving violence against individuals based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (26)
Ben Sanchez (D)*,
Jessica Benham (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Briggs (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 10/18/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=637 | 03/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0637&pn=0576 | 03/22/2023 |
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