HB1479

In protection from abuse, further providing for definitions and for relief; and, in protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for definitions and for relief.

Introduced·9/9/25

Pennsylvania HB1479 amends definitions and relief provisions in protection from abuse and sexual violence laws.

Pennsylvania HB1479 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to redefine terms and expand relief options in protection from abuse and sexual violence cases. It adds definitions for "post" and "social media platform" and allows courts to include restrictions on social media access or posting in protection orders. This act aims to provide more comprehensive protection for victims by addressing modern forms of abuse facilitated through social media.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Nov 12, 2025

12:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

Nov 12, 2025

9:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Nov 17, 2025

House

Reported as amended

Nov 17, 2025

House

First consideration

Nov 17, 2025

House

Laid on the table