128 bills on animals and wildlife
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| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
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| HB 2881 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for opening day of regular firearms deer season opinion survey and further providing for unlawful a… Carl Walker Metzgar | In committee | Oct 28, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, Oct. 28, 2026 |
| HB 2555 | An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in domestic animals, further providing for definitions and providing for requirements for equines sold by dealer. Liz Hanbidge | Became law | Oct 22, 2026Act No. 88 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026 |
| SB 1217 | An act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7591, carrying State Route 2043 over the SEPTA West Trenton Line, Bensalem Township, Bucks County, as the Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth O. Hunter Memorial Bridge; desig… Frank A. Farry | Became law | Oct 22, 2026Act No. 107 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026 |
| SB 381 | An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, prohibiting certain animal experimentation and certain testing and sale of animal-tested cosmetics; and providing… Doug Mastriano | Became law | Oct 22, 2026Act No. 92 of 2026, Oct. 22, 2026 |
| HB 2365 | An act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for junior hunter projects; in … Anita Astorino Kulik | Passed one chamber | Oct 20, 2026Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 20, 2026 |
| HR 468 | A Resolution urging municipal governments and encouraging farmers, landowners and residents throughout Pennsylvania to open their lands to public hunting and make greater use of existing deer management programs and per… Jill N. Cooper | In committee | Oct 19, 2026Removed from table, Oct. 19, 2026 |
| HB 2857 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for the offense of unlawful entry into animal enclosure. Melissa L. Shusterman | In committee | Oct 16, 2026Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Oct. 16, 2026 |
| SB 1496 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for deni… Lisa M. Boscola | In committee | Oct 14, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, Oct. 14, 2026 |
| SB 1311 | An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of… Daniel Laughlin | Passed one chamber | Oct 7, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 7, 2026 |
| HB 2729 | An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of animal … Eddie Day Pashinski | In committee | Oct 6, 2026Re-referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 6, 2026 |
| HB 2696 | An Act amending the act of October 24, 2018 (P.L.733, No.118), known as the Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act, further providing for definitions; establishing the trained service dog card; providing for the do… Steven R. Malagari | In committee | Oct 6, 2026Re-referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,… |
| SB 1213 | An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to fish and fishing, further providing for rules and regulations. Daniel Laughlin | In committee | Sep 30, 2026Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 30, 2026 |
| HB 1097 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of use of live pigeons for target. Perry S. Warren | In committee | Sep 28, 2026Laid on the table, Sept. 28, 2026 |
| HR 610 | A Resolution recognizing September 26, 2026, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day" in Pennsylvania. Mike Armanini | In committee | Sep 28, 2026Reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026 |
| HB 2804 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of animal in unattended motor vehicle; and imposing p… Jeanne McNeill | In committee | Sep 25, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 25, 2026 |
| HB 2690 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for powers and duties of commission; in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for… Thomas L. Mehaffie III | In committee | Sep 8, 2026Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026 |
| HB 2193 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for deer processor's tax credit. Eddie Day Pashinski | In committee | Sep 8, 2026Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026 |
| HB 2717 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for unlawful acts concerning licenses. Jack Rader Jr. | In committee | Jul 27, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, July 27, 2026 |
| HB 2713 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animal. Melissa L. Shusterman | In committee | Jul 24, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, July 24, 2026 |
| HB 2460 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for hunting and trapping education; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Ga… Anita Astorino Kulik | Passed one chamber | Jul 9, 2026Referred to EDUCATION, July 9, 2026 |
| SB 1418 | An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for hunting and trapping education; and imposing duties on the Department of E… James Andrew Malone | In committee | Jul 9, 2026Referred to EDUCATION, July 9, 2026 |
| HB 2671 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for deni… Melissa L. Shusterman | In committee | Jun 26, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, June 26, 2026 |
| SB 357 | An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other d… Cris Dush | In committee | Jun 25, 2026Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 25, 2026 |
| SB 1313 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for Native Pennsylvanian Annual License; and imposing penalties. Greg Rothman | Passed one chamber | Jun 24, 2026Laid on the table, June 24, 2026 |
| SB 469 | An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, providing for law enforcement; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident licens… Wayne Langerholc Jr. | Passed one chamber | Jun 24, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, June 24, 2026 |
| SB 1388 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for classes of licenses and for license costs and fees. Daniel Laughlin | In committee | Jun 22, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, June 22, 2026 |
| HB 2620 | An Act amending the act of December 27, 1974 (P.L.995, No.326), known as the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and for addi… Michael Stender | In committee | Jun 10, 2026Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 10, 2026 |
| SB 866 | An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for schedules of controlled substances and for secure storage of xylazine; … Michele Brooks | Passed one chamber | Jun 10, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, June 10, 2026 |
| HB 2363 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for tagging and reporting big game kills, for shipping or transporting big game and for possession a… Robert E. Merski | Passed one chamber | Jun 5, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, June 5, 2026 |
| SB 1366 | An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions. James Andrew Malone | In committee | Jun 5, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, June 5, 2026 |
| HR 419 | A Resolution designating April 14, 2026, as "Animal Control Officer and Animal Cruelty Officer Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Animal Control Appreciation Week" … Patrick J. Harkins | Passed one chamber | Jun 1, 2026Adopted, June 1, 2026 (198-3) |
| SB 1330 | An Act amending the act of December 16, 1986 (P.L.1646, No.188), known as the Chiropractic Practice Act, in preliminary provisions, providing for findings and declarations and for applicability and construction and furt… Dawn W. Keefer | In committee | May 20, 2026Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE,… |
| HB 2494 | An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax. Kathleen C. Tomlinson | In committee | May 7, 2026Referred to FINANCE, May 7, 2026 |
| HB 2440 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for the offense of unlawful devices and methods. Thomas L. Mehaffie III | In committee | May 6, 2026Laid on the table, May 6, 2026 |
| HB 2476 | An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions. Ismail Smith-Wade-El | In committee | May 4, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, May 4, 2026 |
| HB 2475 | An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in recovery of possession, providing for pet fees. Ismail Smith-Wade-El | In committee | May 4, 2026Referred to HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, May 4, 2026 |
| HB 2387 | An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, providing for liability for wrongful death of companion animal. Kristine C. Howard | In committee | Apr 16, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, April 16, 2026 |
| HB 1950 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods. Thomas L. Mehaffie III | In committee | Mar 25, 2026Laid on the table, March 25, 2026 |
| HB 1750 | An Act providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and certification, for required notices, for holding facility standards, for recordkeeping requirements and for enforcement; a… Brandon J. Markosek | Passed one chamber | Mar 25, 2026Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE,… |
| HB 2316 | An Act designating the Scarlet Tanager as the official migratory bird of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mandy Steele | In committee | Mar 24, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 24, 2026 |
| HB 2311 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for prohibited devices and methods. Charity Grimm Krupa | In committee | Mar 23, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 23, 2026 |
| SB 1244 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations. Gene Yaw | In committee | Mar 23, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 23, 2026 |
| SB 1242 | An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in quarantine, dogs at large and confinement, providing for dog registry. Michele Brooks | In committee | Mar 23, 2026Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, March 23, 2026 |
| HB 2298 | An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in short title and definitions, further providing for definitions; and, in enforcement and penalties, further providing for enforcemen… Kerry A. Benninghoff | In committee | Mar 18, 2026Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, March 18, 2026 |
| HB 2294 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for elk hunting licenses. Anita Astorino Kulik | In committee | Mar 18, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 18, 2026 |
| SB 1238 | An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for prohibited devices and methods. Daniel Laughlin | In committee | Mar 18, 2026Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 18, 2026 |
| SB 1190 | An Act providing for prohibited and required actions regarding pet shop-kennels for dogs, cats and rabbits; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and imposing penalties. James Andrew Malone | In committee | Feb 27, 2026Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Feb. 27, 2026 |
| SB 1159 | An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of use of live pigeons for target. Lisa M. Boscola | In committee | Feb 13, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 13, 2026 |
| SB 1155 | An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in voter registration, further providing for government agencies. Greg Rothman | In committee | Jan 30, 2026Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Jan. 30, 2026 |
| SB 1144 | An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for certain aggravated cruelty to animal offenses. Kristin Phillips-Hill | In committee | Jan 20, 2026Referred to JUDICIARY, Jan. 20, 2026 |
From Pennsylvania's official records. "Where it stands" is the furthest step a bill has reached; a bill still short of law when its session ended is shown as died.