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PA HB1938

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Shusterman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 18, Section 5534 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding aggravated cruelty to animals
  • First-time violations of aggravated animal cruelty remain a felony of the third degree
  • Second or subsequent violations are upgraded to a felony of the second degree, increasing penalties for repeat offenders
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of aggravated cruelty to animal.

Last Action

Laid on the table

10/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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