SB649

In forgery and fraudulent practices, providing for the offense of digital forgery.

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Pennsylvania SB649 amends the state's criminal code to criminalize digital forgery.

Pennsylvania SB649 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a new section on digital forgery. The bill defines digital forgery as the creation and distribution of a computer-generated visual or audio representation of an individual without their consent, with intent to defraud or injure. The offense is graded as a misdemeanor of the first degree, or a felony of the third degree if committed as part of a scheme to defraud, coerce, or commit theft.

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Roll Call Votes

199 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 23, 2025

10:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

Jun 3, 2025

11:30 AM

Judiciary (s) Hearing

History

Jul 7, 2025

Senate

Approved by the Governor

Jul 7, 2025

Senate

Act No. 35 of 2025

Jun 30, 2025

House

Signed in House