SB1050

In child protective services, further providing for exclusions from child abuse and for persons required to report suspected child abuse.

Chamber Passed·11/19/25

Pennsylvania SB1050 amends child protective services to require mandated reporters to report suspected child sexual abuse material.

Pennsylvania SB1050 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to expand the definition of suspected child abuse. It requires mandated reporters to report suspected child sexual abuse material, including material displayed or exhibited by a minor. Upon receiving such a report, the department must transmit it to the appropriate law enforcement agency and may also send it to the appropriate county agency. The act takes effect 90 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 46–0 · Nov 19, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Oct 28, 2025

11:00 AM

Judiciary (s) Hearing

History

Nov 19, 2025

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (46-0)

Nov 19, 2025

House

In the House

Nov 19, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary