SB1415Introduced in the Senate
In assault, further providing for the offense of neglect of care-dependent person and for the offense of abuse of care-dependent person; and, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of institutional sexual assault.
Introduced by Lynda Schlegel Culver, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of neglect of care-dependent person and for the offense of abuse of care-dependent person; and, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of institutional sexual assault.
Where it stands
Second consideration
October 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary: PN1883, Reported as Committed · October 6, 2026
13
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nikil Saval | 1 | No |
| Arthur Haywood | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Santarsiero | 10 | Yes |
| Maria Collett | 12 | Yes |
| Amanda Cappelletti | 17 | Yes |
| Lisa Baker | 20 | Yes |
| Gene Yaw | 23 | Yes |
| Tracy Pennycuick | 24 | Yes |
| Cris Dush | 25 | Yes |
| Doug Mastriano | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Judiciary
Reported as committed
First consideration
Second consideration
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