Pennsylvania HB1994 creates the offense of political intimidation in assault law.

Pennsylvania HB1994 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to include the offense of political intimidation. This offense occurs when a person, with malicious intention motivated by hatred toward another's political affiliation, commits an assault or property-related offense. The bill specifies that political intimidation is a misdemeanor of the third degree if the underlying offense is a summary offense, or one degree higher if the underlying offense is more serious. The act takes effect in 60 days.

Pennsylvania HB1994 creates the offense of political intimidation in assault law.

Pennsylvania HB1994 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to include the offense of political intimidation. This offense occurs when a person, with malicious intention motivated by hatred toward another's political affiliation, commits an assault or property-related offense. The bill specifies that political intimidation is a misdemeanor of the third degree if the underlying offense is a summary offense, or one degree higher if the underlying offense is more serious. The act takes effect in 60 days.