Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 384 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, further providing for the offense of criminal trespass.

Last action — Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

Problem Gambling Evaluation for Trespassing While on a Gaming Self-Exclusion List

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a requirement for court evaluation of individuals convicted of criminal trespass who are on a self-exclusion list for potential gambling disorders.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503

    (b.4) Evaluation for gambling disorder.-- (1) Upon conviction or admission to Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition or another pretrial diversion program of a person for an offense committed under subsection (b), where the person's name is included on a self-exclusion list and the offense was committed at a licensed facility or a video gaming area, the court may direct that the person be evaluated in a manner deemed appropriate by the court to determine: (i) if the person has a gambling disorder; and (ii) whether there is a need for counseling or treatment as part of the sentence or preadjudication disposition. (2) The evaluation shall be conducted by a clinician appointed by the court and shall include recommendations for levels of care, continuing care and monitoring.

    This addition establishes a procedure for evaluating gambling disorders for certain individuals in criminal cases.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503

    [Definition.--As used in this section, the term "school grounds" means any] → Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

    This change updates the definition introduction to provide a clearer structure and introductory statement.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503

    "Establishment licensee." As defined in 4 Pa.C.S. § 3102 (relating to definitions).

    This addition provides a legal definition for 'Establishment licensee' as referenced in another statute.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503

    "Licensed facility." As defined in 4 Pa.C.S. § 1103 (relating to definitions).

    This addition clarifies what constitutes a 'Licensed facility' by referencing the existing definition.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503

    "Licensed gaming entity." As defined in 4 Pa.C.S. § 1103.

    This addition clarifies the term 'Licensed gaming entity' by referencing established definitions.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503

    "Self-exclusion list." The lists established and maintained by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board under 4 Pa.C.S. §§ 1516 (relating to list of persons self excluded from gaming activities) and 3903 (relating to self-exclusion) or self-exclusion lists maintained by a licensed gaming entity which meets the minimum criteria stated in 4 Pa.C.S. § 1516 or by an establishment licensee which meets the minimum criteria stated in 4 Pa.C.S. § 3903.

    This addition defines the term 'Self-exclusion list,' outlining the sources and criteria for such lists.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 3503

    "Video gaming area." As defined in 4 Pa.C.S. § 3102.

    This addition specifies the definition of 'Video gaming area' by referencing existing law.

Action History

  1. Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2025

  2. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2025

  3. Reported as committed, Nov. 17, 2025

  4. Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 28, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 384 do?
Problem Gambling Evaluation for Trespassing While on a Gaming Self-Exclusion List
Who sponsors HB 384?
HB 384 is sponsored by Jason Ortitay (Republican), Tarik Khan (Democratic), and David H. Rowe (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 384?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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