Pennsylvania HB1904 amends sentencing for hate-based intimidation and allows community impact statements.
Pennsylvania HB1904 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to include sentencing provisions for hate-based intimidation and to allow for community impact statements. Convicted individuals may be required to complete educational instruction or community service benefiting the affected community, provided it does not increase the risk of further violence. Representatives of affected communities can submit statements summarizing the harm and economic loss caused by the crime, which the court must consider when sentencing. The act takes effect in 60 days.
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