HB 2642·PA·house
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in nuisances, further providing for the offense of scattering rubbish.
IntroducedFiled Jun 16, 2026
Sponsor: Donna Scheuren (R)
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Referred to Transportation
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the state's nuisance statutes to make scattering rubbish a punishable crime. It would apply to anyone who discards waste in public areas, aiming to reduce litter and protect community cleanliness. The measure is intended to give law‑enforcement a clearer tool to address littering.
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