Bill > HB327

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create a new offense of "kidnapping of animals." The bill defines this offense as intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly taking, selling, or purchasing certain animals like dogs, cats, horses, swine, or cattle for resale, use in a laboratory, or animal fighting. The bill also prohibits intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly taking or carrying away certain animals like dogs, cats, or horses without permission for a special or temporary purpose. The offense is graded as a third-degree felony for the first offense under subsection (a)(1) and a second-degree felony for a second or subsequent offense under that subsection. The offense is graded as a third-degree misdemeanor for the first offense under subsection (a)(2) and a second-degree misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense under that subsection. The bill would take effect 60 days after enactment.