The proposed bill amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding a new section, 5988.1, which outlines specific sentencing considerations for child victim offenders. Under this new provision, if a child is convicted of a crime and it is determined that the child was a victim of prohibited sexual conduct within a year prior to the offense, or acted under substantial emotional distress, the court may exercise discretion in sentencing. This includes the ability to depart from mandatory minimum sentences, impose a determination of guilt without further penalty, transfer the case to juvenile court, or reduce or waive fines and restitution.

However, there are exceptions to these considerations. The provisions do not apply to convictions for offenses related to human trafficking or sexual offenses, nor do they apply if the victim did not engage in or compel the child to engage in prohibited sexual conduct. The bill also includes definitions for terms such as "emotional distress" and "prohibited sexual conduct," specifying the types of offenses that fall under these categories. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.