HB451:

Stalking; venue, penalty.

Bill Summary:

Stalking; venue; penalty. Allows a person to be prosecuted for a stalking charge in the jurisdiction where the person resided at the time of such stalking. The bill also provides that evidence of any conduct that occurred outside the Commonwealth may be admissible, if relevant, in any prosecution for stalking. Currently, such evidence is admissible as long as the prosecution is based upon conduct occurring within the Commonwealth.

Bill Patron: Bennett-Parker

Last Action(s):
(House) Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022 March 22, 2022
(Senate) Signed by President March 21, 2022
(Governor) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0276)

Bill Status:
Passed House
Passed Senate

Approved