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

Pennsylvania HB1902 amends laws to address ethnic intimidation, civil rights violations, and officer training on hate-based intimidation.

Pennsylvania HB1902 amends the state's criminal code to expand the offense of ethnic intimidation to include malicious intent based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or disability. It also provides a right of action for individuals injured or whose property is damaged due to hate-based intimidation or institutional vandalism.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

10:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 15

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Apr 13

House

Removed from table

Mar 19

House

Reported as amended