HB 1562 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sports and amusements, repealing provisions relating to fortune telling.

HB 1562 repeals an outdated Pennsylvania law that previously classified fortune telling as a crime under the "sports and amusements" section of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses). This bill removes a specific provision from the state code that no longer has practical application, as fortune telling is not enforced as a criminal offense. The bill directly affects no specific individuals or groups, as it eliminates an obsolete legal reference. This is a procedural amendment to modernize the statute, not a new policy affecting public conduct or services.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 Last action Sep 10, 2025
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Committee
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Sep 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 30, 2025
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
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Jun 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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