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Introduced
05/21/2021
05/21/2021
In Committee
05/21/2021
05/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
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. It expands the definition of stalking to include engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly using social media or the internet to communicate with or about another person in a way that demonstrates an intent to cause reasonable fear of bodily injury or substantial emotional distress. The bill also increases the grading of a first offense to a felony of the third degree if the person has a previous conviction for a crime of violence or a crime involving the same victim, family, or household member.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Lisa Baker (R)*,
Jim Brewster (D),
Michele Brooks (R),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Scott Martin (R),
Bob Mensch (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Pat Stefano (R),
Elder Vogel (R),
John Yudichak (I),
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) (on 04/05/2022)
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