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HB 1329

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for the offense of invasion of privacy.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Ciresi and 10 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania HB 1329 modifies criminal penalties and definitions for invasion of privacy offenses under state law, expanding protections or enforcement mechanisms for privacy violations.

Referred to Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 1329

Legislative bill overview

HB 1329 amends Pennsylvania's invasion of privacy law under Title 18 of the state criminal code. The bill modifies existing offense definitions and penalties related to privacy violations, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the available legislative summary.

Why is this important

Privacy law violations have grown more relevant with advancing technology and surveillance capabilities. Changes to invasion of privacy statutes can affect what conduct is criminalized, how victims are protected, and what penalties offenders face for unauthorized intrusions into personal spaces or data.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "invasion of privacy" definition — Expanding the definition could capture more conduct but may create ambiguity about what constitutes a violation; narrowing it may leave victims unprotected
  • Technology and digital privacy — The bill may address emerging concerns like non-consensual recording or image sharing, raising questions about enforcement and First Amendment implications
  • Penalty levels — Changes to criminal penalties could reflect differing views on appropriate punishment severity and whether felony versus misdemeanor classification is warranted

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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