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PA HB2271

PA HB2271
In sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of sexual extortion.


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Introduced
01/21/2022
In Committee
04/28/2022
Crossed Over
04/26/2022
Passed
07/08/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/11/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of sexual extortion.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide a sentence enhancement for the offense of sexual extortion when the complainant is under 18 years of age, has an intellectual disability, or the actor holds a position of trust or power over the complainant. It also provides a sentence enhancement when the complainant attempts suicide or dies by suicide within 90 days of the offense as a result of the trauma experienced. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date, which is 60 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Act No. 75 of 2022 (on 07/11/2022)

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