Pennsylvania HB910: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, further providing for the offense of dealing in infant children.

What the bill says

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, further providing for the offense of dealing in infant children.

From the introduced text, March 13, 2025:

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, further providing for the offense of dealing in infant children. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 4305 of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read: § 4305. Dealing in infant children. (a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a [misdemeanor] felony of the first degree if he deals in humanity, by trading, bartering, buying, selling, or dealing in infant children. (b) Exclusion.--This section shall not apply to an otherwise legal surrogacy or adoption. (c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the term "infant child" means a child one year of age or younger. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.

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Sponsors

• Donna Scheuren (R, 147) · primary sponsor
• Craig Staats (R, 145)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Brown, Marla (R, 9)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Krupa, Charity Grimm (R, 51)
• Bradley Roae (R, 6)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• David Zimmerman (R, 99)
• Gina Curry (D, 164)

Latest actions

1. May 4, 2026: Laid on the table, May 4, 2026
2. May 4, 2026: First consideration, May 4, 2026
3. May 4, 2026: Reported as committed, May 4, 2026
4. March 13, 2025: Referred to JUDICIARY, March 13, 2025

Votes

• House Judiciary: Report Bill As Committed (May 4, 2026): 25 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB910?

HB910 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, further providing for the offense of dealing in infant children.

What does HB910 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, further providing for the offense of dealing in infant children.

What is the status of HB910?

In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, May 4, 2026 (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB910?

Donna Scheuren (R, 147), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB910?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb910