Pennsylvania HB1385: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions and for disposition of delinquent child.

What the bill says

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions and for disposition of delinquent child.

From the introduced text, June 10, 2025:

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions and for disposition of delinquent child. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The definitions of "child," "delinquent act" and "delinquent child" in section 6302 of Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended and the section is amended by adding a definition to read: § 6302. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section: * * * "Child." An individual (2) is under the age of 21 years who committed an act of delinquency before reaching the age of 18 years; or (3) is under the age of 21 years and was adjudicated dependent before reaching the age of 18 years, who has requested the court to retain jurisdiction and who remains under the jurisdiction of the court as a dependent child because the court has determined that the child is: (i) completing secondary education or an equivalent credential; (ii) enrolled in an institution which provides postsecondary or [vocational] career and technical education; (iii) participating in a program actively designed to promote or remove barriers to employment; (iv) employed for at least 80 …

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Sponsors

• Emily Kinkead (D, 20) · primary sponsor
• D. Miller (R, 42)
• Rick Krajewski (D, 188)
• Christopher Rabb (D, 200)
• La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Danielle Otten (D, 155)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Elizabeth Fiedler (D, 184)
• Carol Kazeem (D, 159)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)

Latest actions

1. November 17, 2025: Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2025
2. November 17, 2025: First consideration, Nov. 17, 2025
3. November 17, 2025: Reported as amended, Nov. 17, 2025
4. June 10, 2025: Referred to JUDICIARY, June 10, 2025

Votes

• House Judiciary: Report Bill As Amended (November 12, 2025): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed
• House Judiciary: Adopt Amendment (November 12, 2025): 25 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1385?

HB1385 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions and for disposition of delinquent child.

What does HB1385 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, further providing for definitions and for disposition of delinquent child.

What is the status of HB1385?

In committee as of November 17, 2025. Latest action: Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2025 (November 17, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1385?

Emily Kinkead (D, 20), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1385?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1385