How HB 384 changes current law

Compared against the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

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.