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PA HB2443
PA HB2443Providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
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Introduced
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
In Committee
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing for Child Victim Recovery Fee; establishing the Child Victim Recovery Fund; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "Child Victim Recovery Fee" to be imposed on defendants convicted of, pleading guilty to, or entering diversionary programs for specific offenses against minors, with the fee amount varying based on the severity of the offense (felony, misdemeanor, or diversion program). The collected fees will be deposited into a newly created "Child Victim Recovery Fund," managed by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), which is also tasked with awarding grants from this fund to eligible children's advocacy centers. These centers, which provide services like forensic interviews, trauma-focused mental health support, and victim advocacy to child victims, must meet specific accreditation and operational standards to receive funding. The bill also outlines the permitted uses of grant money, prohibits its use to replace existing funding, and requires the PCCD to report annually on the fund's revenue, grant distribution, and administrative costs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (40)
Kyle Mullins (D)*,
Kerry Benninghoff (R),
Aaron Bernstine (R),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Briggs (D),
Marty Causer (R),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Pat Gallagher (D),
Marla Gallo Brown (R),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
John Inglis (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Maureen Madden (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Marci Mustello (R),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Brenda Pugh (R),
Jim Rigby (R),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 05/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2443 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2443/PN3253 |
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