HB 2476 — An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

Bill Text

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This bill expands the definition of 'out-of-pocket loss' in the Crime Victims Act to include additional types of expenses related to crime victims.

• Section 103

  expenses resulting from the temporary or permanent relocation of a direct victim and individuals and common household pets, → expenses resulting from the temporary or permanent relocation of a direct victim [and], individuals and common household pets, including expenses resulting from the temporary boarding of common household pets, residing in the household of the direct victim due to the incident forming the basis of the victim's claim when there is an immediate need to protect the safety and health of the victim [and], individuals and common household pets residing in the household, as verified by a medical provider, human services provider or law enforcement[;]. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'common household pet' means a domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, bird, rodent, fish or turtle, that is traditionally kept in the home for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes;

  This change clarifies and expands the types of expenses related to the relocation and care of pets as a result of a crime.

Action History

1. May 04, 2026

   Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

• Ismail Smith-Wade-El · Primary
• Nikki Rivera · Cosponsor
• Carol Hill-Evans · Cosponsor
• Valerie S. Gaydos · Cosponsor
• Jeanne McNeill · Cosponsor
• Mandy Steele · Cosponsor
• Joseph C. Hohenstein · Cosponsor
• Dan K. Williams · Cosponsor
• Gina H. Curry · Cosponsor

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