The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape is proud to announce the passage of a package of bills which will reform the statutes of limitations in sexual assault-related cases.
PCAR, its network of victim service providers throughout the Commonwealth and countless survivors and legislative champions advocated for years to address the outdate statutes of limitations.
HARRISBURG—The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is pleased to announce the passage of House Bill 1402, sponsored by Representatives Tedd Nesbit and Joanna McClinton. The bi-partisan bill received unanimous support in the House and Senate, to establish sexual extortion as a new crime. This legislation clarifies and elevates the crime of sexual extortion, which will improve Pennsylvania’s ability to identify, report, charge, and prosecute this sex crime.