HB 93 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking education, prevention and response at institutions of higher education and private licensed schools, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for education program and for follow-up; and making an editorial change.

HB 93 requires institutions of higher education and private licensed schools in Pennsylvania to offer voluntary, free human trafficking prevention and education programs to first-year students. These programs must cover specific topics such as how traffickers profile victims, the role of online activity, and the differences between prostitution and trafficking. Schools are also required to submit an annual report to the Department of Education confirming that they have implemented these educational initiatives.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Nov 2024
House Passage
Nov 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2023 Last action Nov 15, 2024
Floor votes · House Nov 12, 2024

How they voted

1790
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Nov 12, 2024
D Democratic89
89 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican91
90 Yea 1
98% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Nov 15, 2024
Committee
Referred to Education
upper
Nov 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Nov 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Nov 12, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (179-0-1)
house
Nov 12, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Sep 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 24, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

Sponsors