HB538Introduced in the House
In sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking education, prevention and response at institutions of higher education and private licensed schools, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for education program and for follow-up; and making an editorial change.
Introduced by Robert Leadbeter, District 109
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking education, prevention and response at institutions of higher education and private licensed schools, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for education program and for follow-up; and making an editorial change.
Where it stands
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
June 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Appropriations: PN2147, Re-Reported as Committed · February 3, 2026
20
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
22 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sharif Street | 3 | Yes |
| Arthur Haywood | 4 | Not Voting |
| Joseph Picozzi | 5 | Yes |
| Vincent Hughes | 7 | Yes |
| Judy Schwank | 11 | Yes |
| Scott Martin | 13 | Yes |
| Patty Kim | 15 | Yes |
| Jarrett Coleman | 16 | Yes |
| Amanda Cappelletti | 17 | Yes |
| Tracy Pennycuick | 24 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Education
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration, with amendments
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (203-0)
In the Senate
Referred to Education
Reported as amended
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
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