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 [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/CrimesCode|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/CrimesCode]]\\ [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/CrimesCode|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/CrimesCode]]\\
-Title 18, Chapter 31\\ +Title 42 § 9799.13. Applicability. Post SORNA\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=31|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chpt=31]]\\ +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=13|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=13]]\\ 
-§ 55.2\\ +Title 42 § 9799.54. Applicability. Pre-SORNA\\ 
-[[https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/037/chapter55/s55.2.html</a%3E</p%3E +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=54|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=54]] 
-</div%3E|https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/037/chapter55/s55.2.html]]+ 
 +=== Alternative Registration === 
 + 
 +[[https://parsol.org/telereg|https://parsol.org/telereg]]\\ 
 +See this page for updates about telephone registration. 
 + 
 +Online Update Form\\ 
 +Only individuals whose offense was committed **before** December 20, 2012 may notify the Pennsylvania State Police of a change to their information via online form.\\ 
 +[[https://www.meganslaw.psp.pa.gov/|https://www.meganslaw.psp.pa.gov/]]
  
 === What information must registrants provide? === === What information must registrants provide? ===
  
-§ 56.3.(3)\\ +Title 42 § 9799.16. Registry. Post SORNA 
-[[http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/037/chapter56/s56.3.html|http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/037/chapter56/s56.3.html]]+ 
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=16|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=16]] 
 + 
 +Title 42 § 9799.56. Registration procedures and applicability. Pre-SORNA\\ 
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=56|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=56]]
  
 === How frequently must they register? And for how long? === === How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
  
-**<font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;#f1c40f>Due to ex post facto court decision, two groupings:</font>** \\ +** <font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;#f1c40f>Due to ex post facto court decision, two groupings:</font>  ** \\ 
-Those whose offenses occurred **prior to 12/20/12** are either 10 years (offender) or lifetime (sexually violent predator). Quarterly for sexually violent predators, annually for offenders.\\ +Those whose offenses occurred **prior to 12/20/12** .\\ 
-42 PA C.S.A 9796 (a) and (b)\\ +42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(a) & 9799.60(b) 10-year registration- report annually\\ 
-42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(a) details 10-year registration\\ +42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(b) & 9799.60(b) Lifetime registration- report annually\\ 
-[[http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM|http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM]]+[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=55|https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=55]]\\ 
 +42 PA C.S.A 9799.60(a) SVP- Lifetime registration- report quarterly\\ 
 +42 PA C.S.A 9799.60(b.2) Transients (homeless)- report monthly\\ 
 +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=60|https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=60]]
  
-Those whose offenses occurred on or** after 12/20/12** are either Tier I (10 years reporting annually), Tier II (25 years reporting semi-annually), or Tier III (lifetime reporting quarterly)\\ +Those whose offenses occurred on or** after 12/20/12**.\\ 
-Regardless of registration period, those who are transient report monthly § 9799.25.a\\ +42 PA C.S.A 9799.25(a)\\ 
-[[http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM|http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM]]\\ +Tier I- 15-year registration- report annually\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM ]]\\+Tier II- 25-year registration- report bi-annually\\ 
 +Tier III and SVP- Lifetime registration- report quarterly\\ 
 +Sexually Violent Delinquent Child- Lifetime registration- report quarterly\\ 
 +Transient (homeless)- Report monthly\\ 
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM]]\\ 
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM]] 
 + 
 +\\
 This summarizes the breakdowns of levels for tiers I, II, and III:\\ This summarizes the breakdowns of levels for tiers I, II, and III:\\
 [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/Registration|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/Registration]] [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/Registration|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/Registration]]
 +
 +=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
 +
 +By tiers: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.\\
 +§ 9799.14\\
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=14|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=14]]
 +
 +=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
 +
 +Pennsylvania uses a risk assessment to determine if the convicted person is a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP).\\
 +§ 9799.24\\
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1952&pn=3543|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/pn/public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billnbr=1952&pn=3543]]\\
 +§ 9799.58\\
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=58|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=58]]\\
 +Sexual Offenders Assessment Board\\
 +[[https://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SOAB%20Assessment%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx|https://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SOAB%20Assessment%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx]]
  
 === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? === === Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-Apparently no private registration but juveniles not required to register at all unless designated a Sexually Violent Delinquent Child §6402\\ +No 
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=2&subsctn=0|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=2&subsctn=0 ]]\\ + 
-[[http://www.soab.pa.gov/FortheCommunity/FAQs/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.soab.pa.gov/FortheCommunity/FAQs/Pages/default.aspx ]]\\ +=== Is there a registration fee? === 
-The specific statute defining a sexually violent delinquent child is: 42 PA C.S.A. §6402, §6403(a)(3).\\ + 
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=2&subsctn=0|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64&sctn=2&subsctn=0 ]]+No
  
 === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? === === Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
  
-Anyone who is on Tier II or Tier III, even after supervision, are never allowed to be with a minor child unless the child’s parent or guardian is present. There are no legal consequences for the person on the registry, but there can be (and have been) severe consequences for the parent/guardian of the child left alone with someone who is registered as Tier II or Tier III, as well as the child(ren).\\ +Anyone who is on Tier II or Tier III, even after supervision, are not allowed to be with a minor child unless the child’s parent or guardian is present. There are no legal consequences for the person on the registry, but there can be consequences for the parent/guardian of the child left alone with someone who is registered as Tier II or Tier III.\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/23/00.063..HTM|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/23/00.063..HTM]]\\+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/23/00.063..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/23/00.063..HTM]]\\
 Public notification 42 PA. C.S.A. § 9798\\ Public notification 42 PA. C.S.A. § 9798\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1995/1/0024..PDF|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1995/1/0024..PDF]]\\ +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1995/1/0024..PDF|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1995/1/0024..PDF]]\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&yr=2018&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=0010|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&yr=2018&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=0010 ]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&yr=2018&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=0010|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&yr=2018&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=0010]]\\ 
 +SVPs and SVDCs must attend monthly counseling for life 42 PA. C.S.A. § 9799.36 & 9799.70\\ 
 +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=36|https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=36]]\\ 
 +[[https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=70|https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=70]]
  
 === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? === === Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
  
-No standardized process. This is in flux due to recent litigation.+Removal for juveniles\\ 
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=17|§ 9799.17. Termination of period of registration for juvenile offenders]]\\ 
 +Removal for Subchapter H\\ 
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=15|§ 9799.15. Period of registration]]\\ 
 +Removal for Subchapter I\\ 
 +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97&sctn=99&subsctn=59|§ 9799.59. Exemption from certain notifications]]
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
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 [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT]]\\ [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT]]\\
 42 PA C.S.A. Chapter 97 Subchapter “H” lists the definition of “temporary lodging” as seven or more days:\\ 42 PA C.S.A. Chapter 97 Subchapter “H” lists the definition of “temporary lodging” as seven or more days:\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM]]
  
 === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === === What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
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 [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT]]\\ [[https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT|https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/InformationalPages/FAQ#OUT]]\\
 42 PA C.S.A. Chapter 97 Subchapter “H” also has a definition of "student."\\ 42 PA C.S.A. Chapter 97 Subchapter “H” also has a definition of "student."\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097..HTM]] 
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 18 Pa. C.S. §3121, 18 Pa. C.S. §3121(a)(1)-(5), 18 Pa. C.S. §3125 (a)(1)-(6), 18 Pa. C.S. §3121 ©and (d), 42 Pa. C.S. §9718.2\\ 18 Pa. C.S. §3121, 18 Pa. C.S. §3121(a)(1)-(5), 18 Pa. C.S. §3125 (a)(1)-(6), 18 Pa. C.S. §3121 ©and (d), 42 Pa. C.S. §9718.2\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031..HTM|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031..HTM]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031..HTM]]
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
 Yes. 42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(b)\\ Yes. 42 PA C.S.A 9799.55(b)\\
-[[http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM|http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM]]\\+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.055..HTM]]\\
 42 PA C.S.A.§ 9799.15(a)(3), (5), (6), (7)\\ 42 PA C.S.A.§ 9799.15(a)(3), (5), (6), (7)\\
-[[http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM|http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM]]\\+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.015..HTM]]\\
 But it might be worth noting that those designated as SVP must attend counseling for lifetime.\\ But it might be worth noting that those designated as SVP must attend counseling for lifetime.\\
 [[http://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SVP%20Treatment%20Provider%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SVP%20Treatment%20Provider%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx ]] [[http://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SVP%20Treatment%20Provider%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.soab.pa.gov/ForTreatmentProviders/SVP%20Treatment%20Provider%20Standards/Pages/default.aspx ]]
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 [[http://www.pdaa.org/da-stedman-testimony-on-sentencing-reform/|http://www.pdaa.org/da-stedman-testimony-on-sentencing-reform/]]\\ [[http://www.pdaa.org/da-stedman-testimony-on-sentencing-reform/|http://www.pdaa.org/da-stedman-testimony-on-sentencing-reform/]]\\
 Regarding sexual offenses: PA Title 42 Chapter 97 - § 9718.2. Sentences for sexual offenders.\\ Regarding sexual offenses: PA Title 42 Chapter 97 - § 9718.2. Sentences for sexual offenders.\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97]]\\+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=97]]\\
 PA’s Parole Board power is also described here: PA Title 61: 6137(a)\\ PA’s Parole Board power is also described here: PA Title 61: 6137(a)\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=61&div=0&chpt=61&sctn=37&subsctn=0|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=61&div=0&chpt=61&sctn=37&subsctn=0]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=61&div=0&chpt=61&sctn=37&subsctn=0|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=61&div=0&chpt=61&sctn=37&subsctn=0]]
  
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
  
 C.S. §6402, §6403(a)(3)\\ C.S. §6402, §6403(a)(3)\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=42&div=0&chpt=64]]
  
 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
 Age 16; § 3122.1.(a)\\ Age 16; § 3122.1.(a)\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM]]
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
 Yes; § 3122.1.(a) and (b)\\ Yes; § 3122.1.(a) and (b)\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.031.022.001..HTM]]
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 Yes; as soon as they are released from active incarceration.\\ Yes; as soon as they are released from active incarceration.\\
-[[http://pastatenaacp.org/voting/voting-with-a-criminal-conviction-in-pa-2016/|http://pastatenaacp.org/voting/voting-with-a-criminal-conviction-in-pa-2016/]]\\+[[https://www.cor.pa.gov/community-reentry/Pages/Voting-Rights.aspx|https://www.cor.pa.gov/community-reentry/Pages/Voting-Rights.aspx]]\\ 
 +\\
 This link to the PA parole board outlines who can vote:\\ This link to the PA parole board outlines who can vote:\\
-[[http://www.pbpp.pa.gov/Understanding%20Parole/VR/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.pbpp.pa.gov/Understanding%20Parole/VR/Pages/default.aspx]] +[[http://www.pbpp.pa.gov/Understanding%20Parole/VR/Pages/default.aspx|http://www.pbpp.pa.gov/Understanding%20Parole/VR/Pages/default.aspx]]\\
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? === === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
  
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 === How does the state’s legislative process work? === === How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
  
-There is none available on the legislature website. This article includes an infographic about how bills become law in PA:\\ 
-[[https://cumberlink.com/news/local/closer_look/lost-in-committee-how-a-bill-becomes-a-law/article_0bfe1ccd-9fb5-596a-a12d-ab1f0c17ba6e.html|https://cumberlink.com/news/local/closer_look/lost-in-committee-how-a-bill-becomes-a-law/article_0bfe1ccd-9fb5-596a-a12d-ab1f0c17ba6e.html]]\\ 
-Also [[http://www.pacapitol.com|www.pacapitol.com]] has some good resources:\\ 
 [[http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf|http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf]] [[http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf|http://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/PDF/Making-Law-In-PA.pdf]]
 +
 +[[https://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/ViewFile.cfm?File=/Resources/PDF/Educational/Welcome-to-the-Senate-of-Pennsylvania.pdf#:~:text=ABOUT THE LEGISLATURE&text=The Pennsylvania Legislature is made,the position by House colleagues.|https://www.pacapitol.com/Resources/ViewFile.cfm?File=%2FResources%2FPDF%2FEducational%2FWelcome%2Dto%2Dthe%2DSenate%2Dof%2DPennsylvania%2Epdf#:~:text=ABOUT%20THE%20LEGISLATURE&text=The%20Pennsylvania%20Legislature%20is%20made,the%20position%20by%20House%20colleagues.]]
  
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
  
-On the PA legislature home page under ‘find legislation.’ Also on same page click ‘advanced search’ under the search window and enter a search term.\\ +Search by bill nymber and/or keyword/phrase\\ 
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/bills/|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/bills/]]
  
 === Best keywords are: === === Best keywords are: ===
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
  
-One can sign up for “follow a bill” and get regular updates on the progress of particular legislation.\\ +[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/login/|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/login/]]
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/]]+
  
 === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: === === Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
  
 House Appropriations\\ House Appropriations\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=4&CteeBody=H|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=4&CteeBody=H]]\\+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=4&CteeBody=H|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=4&CteeBody=H]]\\
 House Children and Youth\\ House Children and Youth\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=48&CteeBody=H|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=48&CteeBody=H]]\\+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=48&CteeBody=H|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=48&CteeBody=H]]\\
 House Judiciary\\ House Judiciary\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=24&CteeBody=H|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=24&CteeBody=H]]\\+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=24&CteeBody=H|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/CteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=24&CteeBody=H]]\\
 Senate Appropriations\\ Senate Appropriations\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=3&CteeBody=S|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=3&CteeBody=S]]\\+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=3&CteeBody=S|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=3&CteeBody=S]]\\
 Senate Judiciary\\ Senate Judiciary\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/index.cfm?CteeBody=S&Code=39|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/index.cfm?CteeBody=S&Code=39]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/index.cfm?CteeBody=S&Code=39|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/index.cfm?CteeBody=S&Code=39]]
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
  
 Senate\\ Senate\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information//mbrList.cfm?Body=S|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information//mbrList.cfm?Body=S]]\\+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information//mbrList.cfm?Body=S|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information//mbrList.cfm?Body=S]]\\
 House\\ House\\
-[[http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/mbrList.cfm?body=H&sort=alpha|http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/mbrList.cfm?body=H&sort=alpha]]+[[https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/mbrList.cfm?body=H&sort=alpha|https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/mbrList.cfm?body=H&sort=alpha]] 
  
 ===== Other Useful State Information ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-Coming soon!+[[https://parsol.org/|https://parsol.org/]]
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
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 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
  
 +PA Fearless Group\\
 +[[https://parsol.org/fearless-support-meetings/|https://parsol.org/fearless-support-meetings/]]\\
 PA Prison Society\\ PA Prison Society\\
 [[http://www.prisonsociety.org/|http://www.prisonsociety.org/]]\\ [[http://www.prisonsociety.org/|http://www.prisonsociety.org/]]\\
-Glass House, Inc.:\\ 
-[[http://glasshouseinc.org|http://glasshouseinc.org]]\\ 
 New Persons Ministries:\\ New Persons Ministries:\\
-[[http://www.newpersonministries.org|http://www.newpersonministries.org]]+[[http://www.newpersonministries.org|http://www.newpersonministries.org]]\\ 
 +PARSOL Community Resources:\\ 
 +[[https://parsol.org/resources/community-resources/|https://parsol.org/resources/community-resources/]]
  
 === Other helpful information === === Other helpful information ===
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