An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of theft by extortion; and, in criminal history record information, providing for request and removal of the dissemination of booking photographs.
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Overview
This bill changes Pennsylvania law to prohibit charging fees to remove or modify booking photographs used by law enforcement. It defines ‘theft by extortion’ as soliciting or accepting payment to suppress the publication of these photographs. Additionally, the bill addresses criminal history record information by allowing individuals to request the removal of booking photographs from dissemination and clarifies that such actions could violate consumer protection laws.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘theft by extortion’ related to booking photographs.
- Prohibits charging fees to remove or modify booking photographs.
- Clarifies that violations of this law constitute separate offenses.
- Links violations to the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
- Specifies venue for offenses related to the law.
- Defines ‘booking photograph’ for clarity.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Individuals subject to arrest and booking
- Potential buyers of booking photographs
- Individuals seeking to remove information from their criminal records
Notable changes
- Creates a new misdemeanor offense related to the commercial use of booking photographs.
- Links violations to existing consumer protection laws.
- Provides a mechanism for individuals to request removal of booking photographs from dissemination.
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David Zimmerman
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