This bill amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically focusing on the sentencing procedures for first-degree murder. It introduces a new aggravating circumstance that can be considered during sentencing. The added provision states that if a defendant "knowingly or intentionally desecrated or mutilated the corpse of the victim," this act can be classified as an aggravating circumstance in the context of sentencing.

The bill aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding the sentencing of first-degree murder by explicitly recognizing the desecration or mutilation of a victim's corpse as a significant factor that could influence the severity of the sentence. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2460 (Oct 16, 2025): 42-9711(d)