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PA HB1554
Bill
Status
6/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Borowicz
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AI Summary
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Designates Hynerpeton bassetti, an extinct four-limbed vertebrate resembling a modern amphibian, as Pennsylvania's official State fossil
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Hynerpeton bassetti was discovered in 1993 at the Red Hill fossil site near Hyner, Pennsylvania, and its fossils have only been found at this location
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The name "Hynerpeton" translates to "crawling animal from Hyner," making it unique to Pennsylvania
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Repeals the act of December 5, 1988 (P.L.1113, No.138), which designated the previous state fossil
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
6/4/2025