This bill amends Titles 18 and 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically addressing the offense of burglary and definitions related to juvenile matters. A significant change includes the addition of a provision that classifies burglary as a felony of the first degree if the actor's intent upon entering a building is to commit theft of a firearm or ammunition. Additionally, the bill introduces new sentencing enhancements for burglary cases where a domestic animal is harmed or killed, or where a subsequent crime is committed using a firearm or ammunition stolen during the burglary.

In the juvenile matters section, the definitions of "child" and "delinquent act" are updated. The definition of "child" now includes individuals under 21 who committed acts of delinquency before turning 18 and who meet certain educational or employment criteria. The definition of "delinquent act" is expanded to include burglary as a prohibited conduct for children aged 15 and older, aligning it with other serious offenses. The bill aims to strengthen penalties for serious crimes and clarify the legal definitions surrounding juvenile delinquency.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1092 (Jul 31, 2025): 18-3502(d.1)