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PA HB713
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kristine Howard
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AI Summary
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Amends Pennsylvania's anti-SLAPP law (Title 42) to explicitly include "disclosure of sexual offenses" as protected public participation that should not be chilled through abuse of judicial process
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Expands the definition of "protected public expression" to include non-malicious communications alleging abuse (as defined under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6102) or sexual violence (as defined under section 62A03)
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Removes protection from abuse cases (23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61) and sexual violence/intimidation victim protection cases (Chapter 62A) from the list of claims excluded from anti-SLAPP protections
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Retains only The Insurance Company Law of 1921 as an exclusion from anti-SLAPP coverage
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In particular rights and immunities, further providing for scope of subchapter.
Last Action
Laid on the table
2/4/2026