An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of riot.
This Pennsylvania bill amends the state's riot law by defining when group actions become a third-degree felony. It targets participants who act with intent to commit crimes, block government actions, or use weapons (including firearms), and organizers who coordinate, control, or fund riots involving two or more people. Organizers causing death face first-degree felony charges instead of third-degree. The law directly affects individuals involved in organized group disturbances meeting these criteria. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jul 31, 2025
Last action Jul 31, 2025
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Jul 31, 2025
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Referred to Judiciary
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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