Pennsylvania HB1835 amends the offense of sexual abuse of children by enhancing sentencing for cases involving a descendant.
Pennsylvania HB1835 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance sentencing for sexual abuse of children. Specifically, it mandates the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to provide for a sentencing enhancement when the child depicted in the offense is a descendant. This act aims to ensure more severe penalties for such cases, reflecting the gravity of the crime. The amendment will take effect 60 days after the act's passage.
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