An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of looting.
This bill creates a new crime called looting in Pennsylvania, specifically targeting theft that occurs during or right after natural disasters, lawful protests, or civil disobedience demonstrations. It defines looting as committing burglary, retail theft, or organized retail theft during these specific events and classifies the offense as a second-degree felony. The legislation includes a detailed list of what counts as a natural disaster, such as hurricanes, floods, fires, and earthquakes. If passed, the law will take effect 60 days after it is signed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 12, 2024
Last action Aug 12, 2024
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Aug 12, 2024
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Martina White
RRepublican
Co
Barry Jozwiak
RRepublican
Co
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Craig Staats
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Doyle Heffley
RRepublican
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hogan
RRepublican
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
Co
Mike Jones
RRepublican
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