STATE BILLPA HB 2243ENGROSSED

In human trafficking, further providing for safe harbor for sexually exploited children; and, in juvenile matters, repealing provisions relating to dependency in lieu of delinquency.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for safe harbor for sexually exploited children; and, in juvenile matters, repealing provisions relating to dependency in lieu of delinquency.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Jun 16, 2026
149 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
PA HB 2243 · EngrossedJun 16

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Bill details

Last action
Referred to Judiciary · Jun 22, 2026
Pending committee
Judiciary

Sponsors

JWJoseph WebsterRepresentative · Democrat · HD-150Primary sponsor
NGNancy GuenstRepresentative · Democrat · HD-152
MSMelissa ShustermanRepresentative · Democrat · HD-157
CHCarol Hill-EvansRepresentative · Democrat · HD-095
LHLiz HanbidgeRepresentative · Democrat · HD-061
KHKristine HowardRepresentative · Democrat · HD-167
EKEmily KinkeadRepresentative · Democrat · HD-020
CKCarol KazeemRepresentative · Democrat · HD-159
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BSBen SanchezRepresentative · Democrat · HD-153
JIJohn InglisRepresentative · Democrat · HD-038
JCJohanny Cepeda-FreytizRepresentative · Democrat · HD-129
ENEd NeilsonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-174
HBHeather BoydRepresentative · Democrat · HD-163
LMLa'Tasha MayesRepresentative · Democrat · HD-024
MSMandy SteeleRepresentative · Democrat · HD-033
TDTina DavisRepresentative · Democrat · HD-141

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 22, 2026Referred to JudiciarySenate
Jun 16, 2026In the SenateSenate
Jun 16, 2026Third consideration and final passage (198-4)House
Jun 16, 2026Re-reported as committedHouse
Jun 15, 2026Re-committed to AppropriationsHouse
Jun 15, 2026Second consideration, with amendmentsHouse
Jun 9, 2026Removed from tableHouse
May 4, 2026Laid on the tableHouse
Show 3 earlier actions
May 4, 2026First considerationHouse
May 4, 2026Reported as committedHouse
Feb 25, 2026Referred to JudiciaryHouse

Recorded votes

House Judiciary: PN2936, Report Bill As CommittedMay 4, 2026 · House · 24 yea · 2 nayPassed
House Floor: PN2936 A03594Jun 15, 2026 · House · 100 yea · 102 nayFailed
House Floor: PN2936 A03622Jun 15, 2026 · House · 202 yea · 0 nayPassed
House Appropriations: PN2936, Re-report Bill As CommittedJun 16, 2026 · House · 37 yea · 0 nayPassed
House Floor: PN3606, FINAL PASSAGEJun 16, 2026 · House · 198 yea · 4 nayPassed

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