HB56

In assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats.

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB56 amends the offense of terroristic threats to elevate the severity of the crime under specific conditions.

Pennsylvania HB56 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the grading of the offense of terroristic threats. Specifically, the bill elevates the severity of the crime to a felony of the third degree if the threat causes the occupants of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation to be diverted from their normal operations.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary