HB849

In falsification and intimidation, providing for the offense of failure to comply with child abuse offender registration requirements; in sentencing, providing for registration of child abuse offenders; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·3/10/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB849 establishes a registration system for child abuse offenders, requiring them to provide personal information and undergo periodic.

HB849 mandates that individuals convicted of child abuse personal injury crimes register with the Pennsylvania State Police. They must provide personal details, including names, addresses, and employment information, and undergo fingerprinting, photographing, and DNA sampling. The Pennsylvania State Police maintain a public registry accessible via the internet. Offenders must attend monthly counseling sessions and verify their information annually. Failure to comply with registration requirements is a prosecutable offense.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Mar 10, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary