HB4047Introduced in the House
Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct; provide for. Creates new act.
Introduced by Matthew Bierlein, District 97
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct; provide for. Creates new act.
Where it stands
Assigned Pa 11'25 With Immediate Effect
August 26, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading: Roll Call #174 · August 19, 2025
97
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Carter | 1 | Yes |
| Tullio Liberati | 2 | Yes |
| Alabas Farhat | 3 | Yes |
| Regina Weiss | 5 | Yes |
| Natalie Price | 6 | Yes |
| Tonya Myers Phillips | 7 | Yes |
| Helena Scott | 8 | No |
| Joseph Tate | 9 | Yes |
| Veronica Paiz | 10 | No |
| Mai Xiong | 13 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced By Representative Rep. Matt Bierlein
Read A First Time
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/30/2025
Reported With Recommendation With Substitute (h-2)
Referred To Second Reading
Read A Second Time
Substitute (h-2) Adopted
Substitute (h-3) Adopted
Placed On Third Reading
Read A Third Time
Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #69 Yeas 104 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
Transmitted
Passed By House With Immediate Effect
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
Reported Favorably With Substitute (s-1) 8/12/2025
Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)
Rules Suspended For Immediate Consideration
Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably With Substitute (s-3)
Substitute (s-3) Concurred In
Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute (s-3)
Rules Suspended
Placed On Immediate Passage
Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 209 Yeas 32 Nays 0 Excused 5 Not Voting 0
Returned From Senate With Substitute (s-3) With Immediate Effect
Laid Over One Day Under The Rules
Senate Substitute (s-3) Concurred In
Roll Call Roll Call #174 Yeas 97 Nays 5 Excused 0 Not Voting 8
Bill Ordered Enrolled
Presented To The Governor 08/21/2025 09:30 Am
Approved By The Governor 08/26/2025 01:16 Pm
Filed With Secretary Of State 08/26/2025 01:37 Pm
Assigned Pa 11'25 With Immediate Effect
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