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PA HB429

PA HB429
In assault, further providing for the offense of stalking.


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Introduced
02/08/2021
In Committee
02/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of stalking.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further define the offense of stalking. The key changes are: 1) expanding the stalking offense to include situations where the victim may not have knowledge of the stalking behavior, and 2) clarifying that stalking can occur through repeated communication to the victim, regardless of whether the victim has knowledge of it. The bill aims to provide greater protections for victims of stalking by broadening the legal definition of the offense.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 02/08/2021)

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