PA HB436

Amends Title 18 to make animal ownership prohibition mandatory (changed from discretionary "may" to "shall") for individuals convicted of animal-related offenses under this subchapter, with a minimum prohibition period of two years

Requires defendants to complete violence prevention counseling as part of sentencing, with proof of completion submitted to the court; repeat offenders must complete additional counseling each time

Creates new criminal offenses for failing to complete required counseling or possessing/owning animals while a prohibition order is in effect

Establishes escalating penalties for violating the animal ownership ban: first violation is a third-degree misdemeanor with at least 1-year extension; second violation is a second-degree misdemeanor with at least 5-year extension; third or subsequent violations are first-degree misdemeanors with at least 10-year extension

Takes effect 60 days after enactment