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PA HB1478

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Abby Major

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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 create enhanced penalties when an adult stalks a minor victim and the perpetrator is at least four years older than the victim

  • First offense stalking of a minor by an adult (4+ years older) elevated to a second-degree felony, up from the standard first-degree misdemeanor

  • Second or subsequent offense stalking of a minor by an adult (4+ years older) elevated to a first-degree felony

  • Adds statutory definitions for "adult" (18 years or older) and "minor" (under 18 years of age) to the stalking statute

  • 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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