Pennsylvania HB1935: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats.

What the bill says

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats.

From the introduced text, October 8, 2025:

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 2706(b) and (e) of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection to read: § 2706. Terroristic threats. * * * (b) Restitution.--A person convicted of violating this section shall, in addition to any other sentence imposed or restitution ordered under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9721(c) (relating to sentencing generally), be sentenced to pay restitution in an amount equal to the cost of the evacuation, including, but not limited to, fire and police response; emergency medical service or emergency preparedness response; and transportation of an individual from the building, place of assembly or facility. The court may also order restitution in an amount equal to the cost of supplies, equipment and materials, including the salary, overtime pay or other wages of affected employees and first responders. * * * (d.1) Sentencing enhancement.--In addition to any minimum term of imprisonment authorized or established by State law for an offense under subsection (a), the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, in accordance with 42 Pa.C.S. § 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentencing …

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Sponsors

• Timothy Briggs (D, 149) · primary sponsor
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
• Anthony Bellmon (D, 203)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)
• Darisha Parker (D, 198)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)
• Dan Frankel (D, 23)

Latest actions

1. October 22, 2026: Act No. 75 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026
2. October 22, 2026: Approved by the Governor, Oct. 22, 2026
3. October 21, 2026: Presented to the Governor, Oct. 21, 2026
4. October 20, 2026: Signed in Senate, Oct. 20, 2026
5. October 20, 2026: Signed in House, Oct. 20, 2026
6. October 19, 2026: (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Oct. 19, 2026
7. October 19, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2026 (45-5)
8. October 19, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Oct. 19, 2026
9. October 7, 2026: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 7, 2026
10. October 7, 2026: Second consideration, Oct. 7, 2026

Votes

• Senate Floor: HB1935, RC 559 (October 19, 2026): 45 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed (October 19, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Judiciary: Reported as Committed (October 6, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 3, 2026 (154-45) (February 3, 2026): 154 yea, 45 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB1935, RC 824 (February 3, 2026): 152 yea, 45 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (February 3, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1935?

HB1935 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 assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats.

What does HB1935 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of terroristic threats.

What is the status of HB1935?

Signed into law as of October 22, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 75 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026 (October 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1935?

Timothy Briggs (D, 149), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1935?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1935