HB407

In assault, further providing for the offense of stalking.

Chamber Passed·4/8/25

Pennsylvania HB407 amends the definition of stalking and introduces unauthorized location tracking as offenses.

Pennsylvania HB407 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to redefine the crime of stalking. A person commits stalking if they engage in a course of conduct or repeatedly commit acts toward another person, including following the person without proper authority, under circumstances which demonstrate an intent to place the other person in reasonable fear of bodily injury or to cause substantial emotional distress.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Apr 8, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

201 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Apr 9, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary

Apr 8, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 8, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (201-2)