This bill amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically focusing on the definitions related to the protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation. The key change is in the definition of "intimidation," which now specifies that it refers to conduct constituting a crime under certain harassment and stalking provisions, but only when the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older and does not involve a victim under 18 years of age. The previous language that included the requirement of the victim being under 18 years of age has been deleted.

The bill aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding intimidation in cases where the involved parties are not family or household members, thereby enhancing the protection for victims of such crimes. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2267 (Sep 09, 2025): 42-62, 42-03