Pennsylvania HB2322 repeals relatives' liability provisions for indigent care and support.

HB2322 repeals Section 4603 of Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which previously required relatives to care for and financially assist indigent persons. The bill removes the financial responsibility of relatives for indigent care, except in cases where the relative has sufficient financial ability. It also eliminates the requirement for relatives to support parents who abandoned them for ten years during their minority. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Pennsylvania HB2322 repeals relatives' liability provisions for indigent care and support.

HB2322 repeals Section 4603 of Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which previously required relatives to care for and financially assist indigent persons. The bill removes the financial responsibility of relatives for indigent care, except in cases where the relative has sufficient financial ability. It also eliminates the requirement for relatives to support parents who abandoned them for ten years during their minority. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.