An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public indecency, further providing for prostitution and related offenses.
SB 647 amends Pennsylvania's Crimes and Offenses statute regarding prostitution and related offenses. The bill removes specific provisions that made these offenses a third-degree felony if the person involved was HIV positive or knew another person involved was HIV positive. It establishes a mechanism for individuals previously convicted and sentenced under these specific HIV-related felony provisions to petition the court for resentencing to a misdemeanor grade. This resentencing process applies to those who have completed their sentence and those currently serving it, subject to certain conditions.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2025
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Apr 21, 2025
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Referred to Judiciary
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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