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HB1476 • 2025

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for definitions.

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for definitions.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
MIHALEK
Last action
2025-11-17
Official status
Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2025
Effective date
Not listed

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An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for definitions.

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for definitions.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for definitions.

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Bill History

  1. 2025-11-17 JUDICIARY

    Reported as committed, Nov. 17, 2025

  2. 2025-11-17 H

    First consideration, Nov. 17, 2025

  3. 2025-11-17 H

    Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2025

  4. 2025-09-09 JUDICIARY

    Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 9, 2025

Official Summary Text

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for definitions.

Current Bill Text

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PRINTER'S NO. 2267
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 1476
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MIHALEK, LABS, MARCELL, MAJOR, TOMLINSON,
ARMANINI, STAATS, KUZMA AND GILLEN, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
AN ACT
Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of victims
of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for
definitions.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "intimidation" in section 62A03
of Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended
to read:
§ 62A03. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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"Intimidation." Conduct constituting a crime under either of
the following provisions between persons who are not family or
household members:
18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(4), (5), (6) or (7) (relating to
harassment) where the conduct is committed by a person 18
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years of age or older [against a person under 18 years of
age].
18 Pa.C.S. § 2709.1 (relating to stalking) where the
conduct is committed by a person 18 years of age or older
[against a person under 18 years of age].
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Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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