An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, further providing for definitions.

HB 1476 amends Pennsylvania's judicial statutes to clarify and strengthen definitions related to victims of sexual violence or intimidation. The bill specifically updates legal terminology within Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) to better protect these individuals during court proceedings. This change directly affects victims seeking legal recourse and the judicial system handling such cases by ensuring consistent application of protections. The bill focuses on defining key terms to improve how courts address these sensitive matters, without creating new penalties or programs.