Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4601 (2026)

Scope of chapter.

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CHAPTER 46

SUPPORT OF THE INDIGENT

Sec.

4601. Scope of chapter.

4602. Definitions.

4603. Relatives' liability; procedure.

4604. Property liable for expenses.

4605. Recovery of money.

4606. Guardian.

Enactment. Chapter 46 was added July 7, 2005, P.L.196, No.43, effective immediately.

Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 4 of Act 43 of 2005 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to continuation of prior law.

Cross References. Chapter 46 is referred to in section 7704 of Title 67 (Public Welfare).

§ 4601. Scope of chapter.

This chapter relates to support of indigent persons.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2015–2015 · leading case: Skinner v. Skinner (In re Skinner), 532 B.R. 599 (E.D. Pa. 2015).

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Skinner v. Skinner (In re Skinner), 532 B.R. 599 (E.D. Pa. 2015). · cites it 2× “Saint Joseph’s Manor contended that William and Thomas Skinner were liable to pay Dorothy Skinner’s bills under a theory of unjust enrichment and under the Pennsylvania Support Law, 23 Pa. Cons.Stat. § 4601 et seq., which obligates children of an indigent person to pay for or…”

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