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PA HB1476

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Mihalek

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "intimidation" in Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) Section 62A03 to expand victim protections beyond minors to include adults
  • Removes the requirement that harassment victims (under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(4), (5), (6) or (7)) must be under 18 years of age to qualify for protection
  • Removes the requirement that stalking victims (under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709.1) must be under 18 years of age to qualify for protection
  • Maintains the requirement that the perpetrator must be 18 years of age or older for conduct to qualify as "intimidation"
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for definitions.

Last Action

Laid on the table

11/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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