Bill creating new felony for false threats against schools clears Pa. Senate, moves to House

Bill creating new felony for false threats against schools clears Pa. Senate, moves to House

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania state senators voted Tuesday to approve legislation that would make it a third-degree felony to make false threats of violence against schools.

Brooks’ Bill to Protect Schools from Emergency Threat Hoaxes Passes Senate - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) aimed at cracking down on false emergency threats targeting schools.

Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registry - Senator Martin

HARRISBURG – Children in Pennsylvania would be better protected against sexual predators under legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, according to the bill’s authors, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Scott Martin (R-13). Senate Bill 255 adds the crime of sexual assault by a sports official, volunteer or employee of nonprofit association as a Tier II sexual offense, requiring individuals convicted of this offense to register as …