Pennsylvania HB2271: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of rape.

What the bill says

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of rape.

From the introduced text, March 10, 2026:

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of rape. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 3121(e) of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended and the section is amended by adding subsections to read: § 3121. Rape. * * * (e) Sentences.--[Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1103 (relating to sentence of imprisonment for felony), a person convicted of an offense under: (1) Subsection (c) shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment which shall be fixed by the court at not more than 40 years. (2) Subsection (d) shall be sentenced up to a maximum term of life imprisonment.] Notwithstanding any other provision of law: (1) A person convicted of an offense under s ubsection (c): (i) Shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment which shall be fixed by the court at not more than 40 years. (ii) M ay be sentenced to undergo m edroxyprogesterone acetate treatment in accordance with a schedule of administration monitored by the department. A s an alternative to medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment, the person may voluntarily elect to undergo surgical castration. (2) A person convicted of an offense under subsection (d): (i) Shall be sentenced up to a maximum term of …

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Sponsors

• Brown, Marla (R, 9) · primary sponsor
• Robert Leadbeter (R, 109)
• Ryan Warner (R, 52)
• Charity Grimm Krupa (R, HD-051)
• Marc Anderson (R, 92)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Russ Diamond (R, 102)
• Aaron Bernstine (R, 8)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• Kerry Benninghoff (R, 171)
• Brian Rasel (R, 56)

Latest actions

1. March 10, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, March 10, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2271?

HB2271 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of rape.

What does HB2271 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sexual offenses, further providing for the offense of rape.

What is the status of HB2271?

In committee as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, March 10, 2026 (March 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2271?

Brown, Marla (R, 9), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2271?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2271