Ortitay, Powell to Unveil Bill Package to Further Protect Domestic Violence Victims

April 6, 2026

WHAT:  Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Lindsay Powell (D-Allegheny) will discuss a legislative package to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims in response to gaps in the law related to the case of a South Fayette Township man who attempted to murder his wife. 

WHO:  Ortitay; Powell; Stephen Zappala, Allegheny County district attorney; and John Phoennik, South Fayette police chief.

WHEN:  Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m.

WHERE:  South Fayette Police Department, 100 Township Drive, South Fayette.

LIVE WEBSTREAMING:  Tune in at RepOrtitay.com. 

Media contact:  Tracy Polovick, 717.260.6358, tpolovick@pahousegop.com