Child Advocacy Bill Passes House
By: WTAJ News
Updated: February 15, 2013
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY - Every criminal in the commonwealth could be paying more to keep children safe.
The state house approved bill 316 this week. Under the proposed law, it would force everyone convicted of a crime in Pennsylvania to pay an extra 15 dollar fine. The money raised would go to fund child advocacy centers throughout the state.
The house also passed bills to keep better records on children involving protection from abuse orders, increase punishments on adults who hurt children, and increase punishments on witness intimidation.
The state house approved bill 316 this week. Under the proposed law, it would force everyone convicted of a crime in Pennsylvania to pay an extra 15 dollar fine. The money raised would go to fund child advocacy centers throughout the state.
The house also passed bills to keep better records on children involving protection from abuse orders, increase punishments on adults who hurt children, and increase punishments on witness intimidation.
