Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push Bill For Harsher Criminal Penalties For Online Child Predators

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Lawmakers from Pennsylvania are joining forces to get a bipartisan effort over the finish line. The Combat Online Predators Act enhances criminal penalties for cyber-stalkers who terrorize children over the internet.

"Social media creates a new opportunity for monsters to engage in this kind of activity, and as a result, Congress and state legislatures need to take a hard look at legislation that will help protect our children from these kind of monsters," Sen. Pat Toomey said.

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Sen. Casey and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick are also pushing for the bill. The legislation was inspired by a cyber-stalking case in Bucks County.