PFA's Now a Closer Possibility for Sexual Abuse Victims

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The first hurdle has been conquered! 

Pennsylvania's Senate has passed Senate Bill 681 that we posted about last week.  We now have to wait for the House and Judiciary Committee to provide their opinions.

Stay tuned.... 
Senator Stewart Greenleaf (R-Montgomery), sponsor of Senate Bill 681.

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