HB1585

In other offenses, providing for prohibition against publishing or disseminating booking photographs for commercial use.

Introduced·6/10/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1585 prohibits publishing or disseminating booking photographs for commercial use.

Pennsylvania HB1585 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to prohibit the publishing or disseminating of booking photographs for commercial use. A booking photograph is defined as a photograph or image of an individual generated by law enforcement for identification purposes. Engaging in such activities while soliciting or accepting payment or other consideration constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. Each payment or consideration accepted in violation of this section constitutes a separate violation.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 8

10:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 10, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary