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SB1027Introduced in the Senate

In assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; in particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil rights violations; and, in employees, further providing for definitions and providing for annual officer training on hate-based intimidation.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Jay Costa, District 43

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of ethnic intimidation; in particular rights and immunities, further providing for civil rights violations; and, in employees, further providing for definitions and providing for annual officer training on hate-based intimidation.

Where it stands

Referred to Judiciary

October 3, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Referred to Judiciary

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