Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires mandatory reporters in Pennsylvania to report all instances of child pornography, including artificially generated child pornography, and that created or distributed by a minor.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the unlawful dissemination of an intimate image and sexual abuse of children are crimes against children (Sec. 1).

• Requires staff members of institutions, whether public or private, such as medical institutions or schools, to report to their supervisors about suspicion of child abuse (Sec. 2).

• Requires mandated reporters to report suspected child abuse through the statewide toll-free telephone number, ot by electronic submission (Sec. 2).

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