Did You Know? The New Pennsylvania Laws Taking Effect in 2013
Laws impact fines for underage drinking, reporting child abuse, animal euthanasia, simplifying voting rules for servicemen and women, and more.
New Pennsylvania laws that took effect in the beginning of the new year include: SB 941—The maximum fine for someone under the age of 18 caught drinking increased from $300 to $500 for the first offense, and the penalty is $1,000 on the second offense. SB 1586—The voting rules for people living overseas (servicemen and women, and others) and voting in Pennsylvania was simplified. SB 637—Contractors on public-works projects must verify that their employees are legal residents. SB 1137—Some school employees must be trained on recognizing child abuse, on the legal reporting obligations, and what relationships are appropriate with children. Three hours of training every five years is now mandatory. HB 2630—Aspects of the animal euthanasia law…
