PA HR323

Designates October 2025 and October 2026 as "National Animal Safety and Protection Month" in Pennsylvania

Raises awareness about keeping animals safe, including through pet microchipping, volunteering at animal shelters, and education about animal care and conservation

Aims to reduce animal abuse by educating the public on recognizing abuse and reporting it

Notes that animal protection laws in the U.S. date back to Massachusetts' Body of Liberties of 1641, which prohibited animal cruelty

Resolution was amended by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs to extend recognition from one month to two years (October 2025 and October 2026)