Pennsylvania HB1098: An Act amending the act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program.

What the bill says

An act establishing the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, providing for its powers and duties establishing several advisory committees within the commission and providing for their powers and duties," providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program.

From the amended text, October 20, 2026:

An act establishing the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, providing for its powers and duties establishing several advisory committees within the commission and providing for their powers and duties," providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, is amended by adding a section to read: Section 7.3. Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program. (a) Establishment.--The Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program is established as a program within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. (b) Use.--Money available to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program shall be used for the following purposes: (1) to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to establish or support task forces of State or local investigators and prosecutors, which may include forensic specialists and education specialists, to investigate and prosecute violations of 18 Pa.C.S. Chs. 30 (relating to human trafficking) and 31 (relating to sexual offenses) and 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children), 6318 (relating to unlawful contact with minor) and 6320 (relating to sexual exploitation of …

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Sponsors

• Jason Ortitay (R, 46) · primary sponsor
• Jessica Benham (D, 36)
• Maureen Madden (D, 115)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Valerie Gaydos (R, 44)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)
• Dan Goughnour (D, 35)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Roni Green (D, 190)
• David Madsen (D, 104)

Latest actions

1. October 22, 2026: Act No. 71 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
2. October 22, 2026: Approved by the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026
3. October 22, 2026: Presented to the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026
4. October 22, 2026: Signed in Senate, Oct. 22, 2026
5. October 21, 2026: Signed in House, Oct. 21, 2026
6. October 21, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 21, 2026
7. October 21, 2026: House concurred in Senate amendments, Oct. 21, 2026 (203-0)
8. October 21, 2026: Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, Oct. 21, 2026
9. October 21, 2026: Referred to RULES, Oct. 21, 2026
10. October 21, 2026: In the House

Votes

• Senate Floor: HB1098, RC 585 (October 21, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Rules: Re-report Bill As Committed (October 21, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB1098, RC 1615 (October 21, 2026): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Amended (October 20, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Appropriations: Adopt Amendment (October 20, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed (September 28, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1098?

HB1098 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program.

What does HB1098 do?

In its own words: An act establishing the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, providing for its powers and duties establishing several advisory committees within the commission and providing for their powers and duties," providing for Investigation and Prosecution of Internet Crimes Against Children Program.

What is the status of HB1098?

Signed into law as of October 22, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 71 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026 (October 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1098?

Jason Ortitay (R, 46), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1098?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1098