The House Judiciary Committee advanced a measure this week to expand reporting requirements for individuals who have been categorized as sexually violent predators.

House Bill 1874 would require businesses that provide counseling services to sexually violent predators to notify the district attorney of the county and the chief of police of the municipality where the provider is located that such services are being offered.The State Sexual Offender Assessment Board examines every sex offender who must register under the sexual offender registration act, known as the Adam Walsh Act, to determine whether an offender is considered sexually violent. Current law states sexually violent predators must undergo counseling sessions on at least a monthly basis.Under the bill, if no municipal police jurisdiction exists, a notice must be provided to the local Pennsylvania State Police barracks. Notifications must be provided by Jan. 15 of each year. House Bill 1874 now goes to the full House for consideration.