An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of theft by extortion; and, in criminal history record information, providing for request and removal of the dissemination of booking photographs.

Summary

The bill creates a misdemeanor for anyone who asks for money to remove, change, or stop publishing a law‑enforcement booking photograph. It also obligates any non‑criminal‑justice agency that posts such photos online to list contact information and delete the photo within seven days when the person qualifies (e.g., charges dismissed, expunged). Violations can lead to civil penalties.

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