Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1479: An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, 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.

In committee Last action November 17, 2025: Laid on the table

Plain-language summary

HB 1479 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on September 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, 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. Primary sponsor: Kristin Marcell (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 17, 2025): Laid on the table.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kristin Marcell (Republican). 8 co-sponsors.