An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of stalking.

This bill strengthens Pennsylvania's stalking laws by imposing stricter penalties for repeat offenders or those with a history of violence against the same victim. It mandates a minimum prison sentence of five years for second or subsequent stalking convictions, with the maximum sentence capped at double that minimum. The law also removes the possibility of probation or suspended sentences for these specific cases and requires courts to verify prior convictions before applying the enhanced penalties. These changes aim to ensure more severe consequences for individuals who continue to harass or threaten victims after previous offenses or related criminal history.