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

This bill amends Pennsylvania's stalking laws by clarifying how the offense is graded based on the relationship between the perpetrator and the victim. Under the new provisions, a first stalking offense remains a misdemeanor, but it becomes a felony if the person has a prior history of violence against the same victim or family member. The legislation also establishes stricter penalties when an adult stalks a minor, elevating the crime to a felony depending on the age gap between them. These changes directly affect individuals charged with stalking and aim to provide clearer sentencing guidelines for repeat offenders and cases involving minors.