Pennsylvania HB1465 amends the offense of false reports of child abuse to classify it as a first-degree misdemeanor.

Pennsylvania HB1465 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to change the classification of false reports of child abuse from a second-degree to a first-degree misdemeanor. This bill targets individuals who intentionally or knowingly make false reports of child abuse or induce a child to make such a false claim. The change in classification aims to strengthen penalties for this offense, which falls under 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to child protective services). The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Pennsylvania HB1465 amends the offense of false reports of child abuse to classify it as a first-degree misdemeanor.

Pennsylvania HB1465 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to change the classification of false reports of child abuse from a second-degree to a first-degree misdemeanor. This bill targets individuals who intentionally or knowingly make false reports of child abuse or induce a child to make such a false claim. The change in classification aims to strengthen penalties for this offense, which falls under 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to child protective services). The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.