Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SB1484: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses.
Status: Passed one chamber, October 20, 2026
What the bill says
Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses.
From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:
Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a section to read: § 9766. Lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses. (a) Covered offenses.--At the time of sentencing, on the request of the victim or the prosecutor, the court shall issue an injunction that prohibits the defendant from contacting the victim if the defendant is convicted of an offense under the following: (1) 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 25 (relating to criminal homicide). (2) 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702 (relating to aggravated assault). (3) 18 Pa.C.S. § 2706 (relating to terroristic threats). (4) 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709.1 (relating to stalking). (5) 18 Pa.C.S. § 2901 (relating to kidnapping). (6) 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 30 (relating to human trafficking). (7) 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 31 (relating to sexual offenses). (8) 18 Pa.C.S. § 4302 (relating to incest). (9) 18 Pa.C.S. § 5903 (relating to obscene and other sexual materials and performances), when the victim is a minor. (10) 18 Pa.C.S. § 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children). (11) 18 Pa.C.S. § 6320 (relating to sexual exploitation of children). (b) Minor victims.--If the victim …
Sponsors
- Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24) · primary sponsor
- Lisa Baker (R, 20)
- Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
- Kristin Phillips-Hill (R, 28)
- Judith Ward (R, 30)
- Greg Rothman (R, 34)
- Cris Dush (R, 25)
- Patrick Stefano (R, 32)
- Culver, Lynda Schlegel (R, 27)
Latest actions
- : Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 20, 2026
- : In the House
- : (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 19, 2026
- : Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2026 (46-4)
- : Second consideration, Oct. 7, 2026
- : First consideration, Oct. 6, 2026
- : Reported as amended, Oct. 6, 2026
- : Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 30, 2026
Votes
- Senate Floor: SB1484, RC 553 (October 19, 2026): 46 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Senate Floor: SB1484, RC 552 (October 19, 2026): 21 yea, 29 nay, failed
- Senate Judiciary: Reported as Amended (October 6, 2026): 12 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Senate Judiciary: Adopt Amendment (October 6, 2026): 10 yea, 4 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB1484?
- SB1484 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses.
- What does SB1484 do?
- In its own words: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for lifetime no-contact orders for victims of covered offenses.
- What is the status of SB1484?
- Passed one chamber as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 20, 2026 (October 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1484?
- Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1484?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1484
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