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PA HB1475

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shelby Labs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Pennsylvania's stalking statute (Section 2709.1 of Title 18) to clarify the mental state required for conviction
  • Changes the standard from conduct that "demonstrates intent" to cause harm to conduct done "knowingly or recklessly" that places victims in fear of bodily injury or causes substantial emotional distress
  • Applies the revised standard to both physical stalking (following/repeated acts toward a person) and communication-based stalking (repeated communications to a person)
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In assault, further providing for the offense of stalking.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

9/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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