HB956

In assault, further providing for the offense of aggravated assault.

Chamber Passed·7/1/25

Pennsylvania HB956 amends the offense of aggravated assault to include employees of any county, city, borough, incorporated town, township, home rule.

Pennsylvania HB956 modifies the definition of aggravated assault to include employees of various local government entities, such as counties, cities, boroughs, incorporated towns, townships, home rule municipalities, optional plan municipalities, and optional charter municipalities. This change aims to protect these public servants by classifying assaults against them as aggravated assaults under state law. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Jul 1, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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32
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

122 Yea

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80 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 23, 2025

10:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

May 14, 2025

10:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jul 8, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary

Jul 1, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Jul 1, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (122-80)