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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Marcell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 178 |
| Mike Armanini | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Shelby Labs | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 143 |
| Abby Major | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Natalie Mihalek | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Craig Staats | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| K.C. Tomlinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table
- First consideration
- Reported as amended
- Referred to Judiciary