Pennsylvania HB1904 amends sentencing for hate-based intimidation to include community impact statements and educational or service requirements.

Pennsylvania HB1904 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to introduce new sentencing provisions for hate-based intimidation. Convicted individuals may face additional conditions such as completing educational instruction or community service related to the affected community. The bill also allows representatives of affected communities to submit written statements detailing the social, economic, and psychological impacts of the crime, which the court must consider when determining the sentence. The act will take effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB1904 amends sentencing for hate-based intimidation to include community impact statements and educational or service requirements.

Pennsylvania HB1904 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to introduce new sentencing provisions for hate-based intimidation. Convicted individuals may face additional conditions such as completing educational instruction or community service related to the affected community. The bill also allows representatives of affected communities to submit written statements detailing the social, economic, and psychological impacts of the crime, which the court must consider when determining the sentence. The act will take effect in 60 days.