Bill > HB1689

This bill amends Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. It further provides for the general requirements of culpability, including considerations for the mental capacity and maturity, as well as the impact of ongoing brain development, for individuals under 25 years of age when determining if they acted intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently with respect to a material element of an offense. Additionally, the bill requires courts to consider these same factors when sentencing individuals under 25 who committed an offense. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.