An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, further providing for the offense of dealing in infant children; and, in depositions and witnesses, providing for sentencing considerations for child victim offenders.

Summary

The bill adds a new first‑degree felony for anyone who buys, sells, trades, or otherwise deals in children one year old or younger, while excluding lawful surrogacy or adoption. It also gives judges discretion to reduce or waive sentences for juvenile defendants if they were forced into prohibited sexual conduct or were under severe emotional distress caused by a victim’s abuse. The measures aim to combat infant trafficking and address the circumstances of vulnerable youth offenders.

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