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PA HR419
PA HR419Designating 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" in Pennsylvania.
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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" in Pennsylvania.
AI Summary
This resolution designates April 14, 2026, as "Animal Control Officer and Animal Cruelty Officer Day" in Pennsylvania, and recognizes the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Animal Control Appreciation Week" in Pennsylvania, acknowledging the vital work these officers perform daily in protecting animals and people by conducting humane investigations into abuse and neglect, seeking justice for abandoned animals, and caring for strays, thereby highlighting their importance to communities across the Commonwealth and the United States.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (17)
Pat Harkins (D)*,
Tim Brennan (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Keith Greiner (R),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr419 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HR0419/PN2932 |
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