The bill amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically addressing the offense of statutory sexual assault. It raises the age of the complainant from under 16 years to under 18 years in two key sections. Under the revised law, a person commits a felony of the second degree if they engage in sexual intercourse with a complainant under 18 years who is not their spouse and is either four to eight years younger or eight to eleven years younger than the perpetrator. Additionally, a felony of the first degree is established for cases where the perpetrator is 11 or more years older than a complainant under 18 years.

The changes aim to strengthen the legal framework surrounding statutory sexual assault by increasing the age threshold for complainants, thereby providing greater protection for minors. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 449 (Mar 21, 2025): 18-3122.1
Printer's No. 0449: 18-3122.1