HB2474

In child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse.

Chamber Passed·5/6/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2474 amends child protective services to clarify exclusions from child abuse and reporting requirements for suspected child abuse.

Pennsylvania HB2474 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify exclusions from child abuse and reporting requirements for suspected child abuse. It specifies that acts such as rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, and indecent exposure against a child are subject to reporting requirements. The bill also mandates that staff members of institutions, schools, facilities, or agencies report suspected child abuse immediately and notify the person in charge or designated agent.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · May 6
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

201 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 4

11:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Referred to Judiciary

May 6

House

Re-reported as committed

May 6

House

Third consideration and final passage (201-0)