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PA SB916
PA SB916In burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of burglary; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions.
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Introduced
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
In Committee
07/31/2025
07/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of burglary; and, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes to Pennsylvania law regarding burglary and juvenile justice. In the burglary statute, the bill specifies that if a person enters a building with the intent to steal a firearm or ammunition, it will be classified as a first-degree felony. The bill also introduces sentencing enhancements for courts to consider when a domestic animal is harmed during a burglary or when a subsequent crime is committed using a stolen firearm. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "child" in juvenile law to include individuals under 21 who committed delinquent acts before turning 18, with specific provisions related to education, employment, and personal circumstances. The bill also updates the definition of "delinquent act" to explicitly include burglary under specific conditions for individuals 15 years or older. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive legal frameworks for addressing burglary offenses and juvenile justice proceedings, with the bill set to take effect 60 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Frank Farry (R)*,
Dave Argall (R),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Joseph Picozzi (R),
Devlin Robinson (R),
Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Elder Vogel (R),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary (on 07/31/2025)
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