Pennsylvania HB2271 amends the offense of rape to set specific sentencing guidelines and treatment options.

Pennsylvania HB2271 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify sentencing for rape offenses. Specifically, it mandates that individuals convicted of certain rape offenses be sentenced to a term of imprisonment fixed by the court at not more than 40 years. Additionally, it allows for the option of medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment as an alternative to surgical castration. The Department of Corrections must commence treatment one week prior to the person's release from incarceration if ordered by the court.

Pennsylvania HB2271 amends the offense of rape to set specific sentencing guidelines and treatment options.

Pennsylvania HB2271 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify sentencing for rape offenses. Specifically, it mandates that individuals convicted of certain rape offenses be sentenced to a term of imprisonment fixed by the court at not more than 40 years. Additionally, it allows for the option of medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment as an alternative to surgical castration. The Department of Corrections must commence treatment one week prior to the person's release from incarceration if ordered by the court.