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Robinson Bill to Protect Children from Internet Crimes, Boost Prosecution of Predators Approved by Committee - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans
- The bill would create a dedicated program within the PCCD to fund investigations and prosecutions of online crimes against minors.
- Sen. Devlin Robinson said the legislation ensures law enforcement have tools, training, and resources to rescue victims and pursue offenders.
- The measure is named Alicia’s Law in honor of Alicia Kozak’s online-abduction case, underscoring protection for children.
- The bill would allow grants to support task forces focused on online crimes against minors and related training.
- The committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 1335, sending it to the full Senate for consideration.
- The program would supplement existing federal, state, or local funding, not replace it.
- Alicia Kozak spoke at a 2024 press conference in support of the legislation.
- If enacted, Pennsylvania would join 12 other states with Alicia’s Law.
- The program would fund investigators, prosecutors, forensic specialists, and education for professionals.
- The bill would require PCCD to set grant guidelines and ensure geographic distribution of funding.
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