In assault, further providing for the offenses of simple assault, of recklessly endangering another person, of terroristic threats, of harassment and of stalking; in kidnapping, further providing for the offenses of unlawful restraint, of false imprisonment and of criminal coercion; in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of indecent assault; and, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of disorderly conduct.

Also relevant to:Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

Where it is in the process

Plain-English Summary

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offenses of simple assault, of recklessly endangering another person, of terroristic threats, of harassment and of stalking; in kidnapping, further providing for the offenses of unlawful restraint, of false imprisonment and of criminal coercion; in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of indecent assault; and, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offens…

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 13, 2026

Who it affects

LGBTQ+ / Queer

via ACLU of Pennsylvania: Enhanced penalties for offenses involving an active PFA

Immigrant / non-citizen

via ACLU of Pennsylvania: Enhanced penalties for offenses involving an active PFA

Person of color

via ACLU of Pennsylvania: Enhanced penalties for offenses involving an active PFA

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Who This Affectsvia advocacy orgs

LGBTQ+ / QueerdirectModerate impactMedium certainty
via ACLU of Pennsylvania
Enhanced penalties for offenses involving an active PFA
Immigrant / non-citizendirectModerate impactMedium certainty
via ACLU of Pennsylvania
Enhanced penalties for offenses involving an active PFA
Person of colordirectModerate impactMedium certainty
via ACLU of Pennsylvania
Enhanced penalties for offenses involving an active PFA
Formerly incarcerated or family ofdirectModerate impactMedium certainty
via ACLU of Pennsylvania
Enhanced penalties for offenses involving an active PFA
Person with a disabilitydirectModerate impactMedium certainty
via ACLU of Pennsylvania
Enhanced penalties for offenses involving an active PFA
Reproductive-age persondirectModerate impactMedium certainty
via ACLU of Pennsylvania
Enhanced penalties for offenses involving an active PFA
Undocumented / DACA / TPSdirectModerate impactMedium certainty
via ACLU of Pennsylvania
Enhanced penalties for offenses involving an active PFA

What the Bill Does

Issue: Criminal Legal Reform. Posted Jan 27, 2026.

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