An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for definitions.
This bill updates the legal definition of intimidation in Pennsylvania to specifically include certain acts of harassment and stalking against minors by adults. It clarifies that intimidation occurs when an adult over 18 engages in prohibited harassment or stalking behavior toward a person under 18, provided the two individuals are not family or household members. The legislation amends existing state statutes to ensure these specific interactions are formally recognized as intimidation within the judicial system. The changes become effective 60 days after the law is enacted.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 9, 2024
Last action Oct 9, 2024
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Oct 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Natalie Mihalek
RRepublican
Co
Abby Major
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Donna Scheuren
RRepublican
Co
Greg Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Keith Greiner
RRepublican
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Lindsay Powell
DDemocratic
Co
Malcolm Kenyatta
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
Co
Nancy Guenst
DDemocratic
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