Bill > HB1241

This bill modifies the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act by establishing new requirements for horses sold at auction. Specifically, auction companies must first verify if a horse has an identifying microchip, tattoo, or brand, and if so, must post detailed identifying information on their public website. The bill mandates a 72-hour waiting period between posting the horse's information and offering it for sale, giving potential owners or interested parties time to review the horse's details. Auction companies are also required to maintain comprehensive records for at least one year after the sale, documenting the presence or absence of identification marks, the date and time of information posting, and the date and time of the auction sale. These new provisions aim to increase transparency and provide more information about horses being sold at auction, potentially helping to track horse ownership and prevent unauthorized sales. The bill will take effect one year after its passage, giving auction companies time to adjust to the new requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1241