HB 2271

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

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 11

Prime sponsor: Marla Brown
Cosponsors (10): Aaron Bernstine, Brian Rasel, Charity Krupa, Joe Hamm, Kerry Benninghoff, Marc Anderson, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Russ Diamond, Ryan Warner

Status

In committee as of March 10, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
March 10, 2026	House	Referred to Judiciary

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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