Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 12 R · 3 D cosponsors

SR 244 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age.

Last action — Transmitted as directed, June 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 has been sent to the executive. Introduced March 12, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This resolution establishes a task force to protect children online.

The resolution directs the creation of a Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age. This task force will focus on addressing issues related to child safety in digital environments.

Summary

Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

88 added · 103 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SR 244 primarily involve the change of the "Chairperson" title to "Executive Director" for the head of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Additionally, the list of roles filled within the bill has been standardized to reflect consistent terminology and clarity. These changes are important as they ensure precise naming for leadership positions and create clearer expectations for the individuals involved in child protection efforts, which is essential for effective collaboration and accountability in addressing child sexual abuse.

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1496 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION Session of No.
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WARD, VOGEL, SCHWANK, PICOZZI, MALONE, BROOKS, BAKER AND FARRY, MARCH 12, 2026 SENATOR PENNYCUICK, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, AS AMENDED, MAY 6, 2026 A RESOLUTION Directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age.
WARD, VOGEL, SCHWANK AND PICOZZI, MARCH 12, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, MARCH 12, 2026 A RESOLUTION Directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age.
(3) the Chairperson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the <-- Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency or a designee who must be an employee of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency;
(3) the Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency or a designee who must be an employee of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency;
(8) the director of a rape crisis center in this 20260SR0244PN1691 - 2 - Commonwealth or a designee, appointed by the Attorney General;
(8) the director of a rape crisis center in this Commonwealth or a designee, appointed by the Attorney 20260SR0244PN1496 - 2 - General;
an CHILDREN;
and (12) additional members necessary to carry out the duties of the Task Force as deemed necessary and appointed by the Attorney General;
<-- (12) ONE MEMBER WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE INVESTIGATION OR PROSECUTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF MINORS OR WHO OTHERWISE HAS EXPERIENCE IN THE PREVENTION OR DETECTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF MINORS, AS APPOINTED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL;
(13) ONE MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SEXUAL OFFENDERS ASSESSMENT BOARD, AS APPOINTED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL;
(14) ONE MEMBER WITH DEMONSTRATED EXPERTISE IN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND ONLINE SAFETY, PARTICULARLY AS IT RELATES TO THE EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, AS APPOINTED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL;
(15) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON SENTENCING OR A DESIGNEE WHO MUST BE AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON SENTENCING;
AND (12) (16) additional members necessary to carry out the <-- 20260SR0244PN1691 - 3 - duties of the Task Force as deemed necessary and appointed by the Attorney General;
and BE IT FURTHER <-- RESOLVED, That the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age conduct comprehensive reviews to ascertain inadequacies in State statutes relating to advancements in technology, including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence that affects efforts relating to child protection, including, but not limited to, the offense of child sexual abuse material in 18 Pa.C.S.
and RESOLVED, That the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age conduct comprehensive reviews to ascertain inadequacies in State statutes relating to advancements in technology, including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence that affects efforts relating to child protection, including, but not limited to, the offense of child sexual abuse material in 18 Pa.C.S.
§ 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children);
§ 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of 20260SR0244PN1496 - 3 - children);
20260SR0244PN1691 - 4 - (1) accept and review written comments from individuals and organizations;
(1) accept and review written comments from individuals and organizations;
(1) the Governor;
20260SR0244PN1496 - 4 - (1) the Governor;
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Action History

  1. Transmitted as directed, June 9, 2026

  2. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 3, 2026

  3. Adopted, June 3, 2026

  4. Reported as amended, May 6, 2026

  5. Referred to COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, March 12, 2026

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 238 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (238)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 244 do?
Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age
Who sponsors SR 244?
SR 244 is sponsored by Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Scott Martin (Republican), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Joe Picozzi (Republican), James Andrew Malone (Democratic), Michele Brooks (Republican), Lisa Baker (Republican), Frank A. Farry (Republican), and Judy Ward (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 244?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced March 12, 2026. It awaits signature.
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