HB2642

In nuisances, further providing for the offense of scattering rubbish.

Introduced·6/16/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2642 amends the offense of scattering rubbish to include more specific types of waste.

Pennsylvania HB2642 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to clarify the offense of scattering rubbish. The bill specifies that a person is guilty of an offense if they deposit waste paper, sweepings, ashes, household waste, grass clippings, glass, metal, refuse, or dangerous substances onto roads, streets, highways, railroads, private land, or into state waters. This amendment aims to provide a clearer definition of the types of waste that constitute the offense.

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History

Jun 16

House

Referred to Transportation