2025-2026 Regular Session

HB1902

In assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; in particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil rights violations; and, in employees, further providing for definitions and providing for annual officer training on hate-based intimidation.

Introduced·9/30/25

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Introduced9/30/25

Chamber Passed

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Pennsylvania HB1902 amends laws to address hate-based intimidation, providing legal recourse for victims and mandating annual training for officers.

Pennsylvania HB1902 amends the state's criminal code to enhance protections against hate-based intimidation. It allows individuals who suffer injury or property damage due to hate-based intimidation to seek legal redress. The bill also mandates annual training for law enforcement officers on recognizing and addressing hate-based intimidation, ensuring officers are equipped to handle such incidents effectively.

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