HB 752 — An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in falsification and intimidation, further providing for failure to comply with 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 97 Subch. I registration requirements; and, in sentencing, further providing for registration.

Bill Text

• Printer's No. PN0776 View text Current pdf

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The bill introduces new registration requirements for sexually violent predators, including residency restrictions near schools.

• 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.55

  (e) Residency.-- (1) A sexually violent predator may not reside within 2,500 feet of a public school, private school, parochial school or day-care center for the duration of the required period of registration under subsection (b). (2) A sexually violent predator who resides within 2,500 feet of a public school, private school, parochial school or day-care center on the effective date of this paragraph shall, within six months after the effective date of this paragraph or upon the expiration of the lease, rental agreement or similar contractual obligation regarding the residence, whichever is later, relocate to another residence that is situated at least 2,500 feet from a public school, private school, parochial school or day-care center. (3) If, on or after the effective date of this paragraph, a public school, private school, parochial school or day-care center opens at a location that is within 2,500 feet of the residence of a sexually violent predator, the sexually violent predator shall, within six months after the opening of the public school, private school, parochial school or day-care center or upon the expiration of the lease, rental agreement or similar contractual obligation regarding the residence, whichever is later, relocate to another residence that is situated at least 2,500 feet from a public school, private school, parochial school or day-care center. (4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to override or abrogate a law enforcement notification requirement under this chapter.

  This change establishes residency restrictions for sexually violent predators, requiring them to maintain a distance from schools.

• 18 Pa.C.S. § 4915.2

  (a.2) Additional offense defined.--An individual who is subject to registration under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.55(b)(3) commits an offense if the individual knowingly violates 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.55(e).

  This provision creates a new offense for individuals who violate the residency requirements set forth for sexually violent predators.

• 18 Pa.C.S. § 4915.2

  (c)(5) An individual subject to registration under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.55(b)(3) who violates subsection (a.2) commits a felony of the second degree.

  This adds a grading level for violations of the new residency regulations, classifying them as a felony of the second degree.

• 42 Pa.C.S. § 8102

  "Public school." As defined in 24 Pa.C.S. § 8102 (relating to definitions).

  This clarifies that the definition of 'public school' as per existing law applies in the context of residency restrictions.

Action History

1. March 03, 2025

   Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

• Jeremy Shaffer · Primary
• Clint Owlett · Cosponsor
• Milou Mackenzie · Cosponsor
• Andrew Kuzma · Cosponsor
• Arvind Venkat · Cosponsor
• Donna Scheuren · Cosponsor
• Charity Grimm Krupa · Cosponsor
• Roman Kozak · Cosponsor
• Keith S. Harris · Cosponsor
• Jamie Walsh · Cosponsor
• Chris Pielli · Cosponsor
• Jennifer O'Mara · Cosponsor
• Jamie L. Flick · Cosponsor

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