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PA HB1930
PA HB1930In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of aggravated cruelty to animal.
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Introduced
10/08/2025
10/08/2025
In Committee
10/08/2025
10/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of aggravated cruelty to animal.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's existing animal cruelty law by modifying the grading of offenses for aggravated cruelty to animals. Currently, a violation of aggravated cruelty to animals is a third-degree felony, but the bill introduces a new provision that escalates the offense to a second-degree felony for repeat offenders. Specifically, while a first-time violation remains a third-degree felony, any subsequent violation will now be classified as a more serious second-degree felony. This change suggests the legislature intends to impose stricter penalties on individuals who repeatedly commit acts of severe animal cruelty. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving law enforcement and judicial systems time to prepare for the new sentencing guidelines.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (20)
Melissa Shusterman (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hogan (R),
Kate Klunk (R),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Dan Moul (R),
Ed Neilson (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Chad Reichard (R),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Judiciary (h) Hearing (11:00:00 10/15/2025 Room 140 Main Capitol) (on 10/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1930 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB1930/PN2420 |
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