Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 1415 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of neglect of care-dependent person and for the offense of abuse of care-dependent person; and, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of institutional sexual assault.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, July 9, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Increases penalties for abusing or neglecting care-dependent individuals.

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to increase penalties for neglect and abuse of care-dependent persons. It also updates legal provisions regarding institutional sexual assault.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of care-dependent individuals may feel more assured of protection for their loved ones.

Summary

Increased Penalties for Abuse and Neglect of Care Dependent People

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, July 9, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (244)

244 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1415 do?
Increased Penalties for Abuse and Neglect of Care Dependent People
Who sponsors SB 1415?
SB 1415 is sponsored by Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), John I. Kane (Democratic), Judy Ward (Republican), Gene Yaw (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), Joe Picozzi (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), and Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1415?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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