HB975

In human trafficking, further providing for definitions and providing for the offense of trafficking in undocumented immigrants.

Introduced·3/19/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB975 amends the definition of human trafficking to include trafficking in undocumented immigrants and establishes penalties for such.

Pennsylvania HB975 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to redefine "human trafficking" to include activities that involve trafficking in undocumented immigrants. Specifically, it adds a new section defining the offense of trafficking in undocumented immigrants as a felony of the third degree if a person encourages or induces an undocumented immigrant to enter or remain in Pennsylvania by concealing, harboring, or shielding them from law enforcement or federal immigration authorities.

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History

Mar 19, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary