Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 22 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 1305 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, establishing the Office of Child Advocate; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Referred to CHILDREN AND YOUTH, April 28, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 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 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 24 sponsors

    1 primary, 23 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (22 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Creating a Permanent Office of Child Advocate

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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

The bill establishes the Office of Child Advocate within the Commonwealth's Department to advocate for children's interests and imposes new obligations for mandated reporters regarding suspected child abuse.

  • 23 Pa.C.S. § 6311

    The Child Advocate and the staff of the office are mandated reporters under 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to child protective services) and shall make a report of suspected child abuse in accordance with 23 Pa.C.S. § 6311 (relating to persons required to report suspected child abuse).

    This change designates the Child Advocate and staff as mandated reporters required to report suspected child abuse.

  • 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344

    The Child Advocate and the staff of the office shall obtain clearance certifications in accordance with 23 Pa.C.S. § 6344 (relating to employees having contact with children; adoptive and foster parents) as a person responsible for the child's welfare or having direct contact with children.

    This provision requires the Child Advocate and staff to obtain clearance certifications under existing law for individuals working with children.

Action History

  1. Referred to CHILDREN AND YOUTH, April 28, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 229 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (229)

229 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1305 do?
Creating a Permanent Office of Child Advocate
Who sponsors HB 1305?
HB 1305 is sponsored by Marla Brown (Republican), Christina D. Sappey (Democratic), Natalie Mihalek (Republican), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Malcolm Kenyatta (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Nathan Davidson (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Greg Scott (Democratic), and Mary Jo Daley (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1305?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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