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 amends Pennsylvania’s theft statutes to create a new offense of theft by extortion. It also changes criminal history record rules so a person can ask that booking photographs not be disseminated. The changes aim to broaden theft protections and safeguard personal privacy.

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