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PA SB829

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

11/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cris Dush

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Hynerpeton bassetti, an extinct four-limbed vertebrate resembling a modern amphibian, as Pennsylvania's official State fossil

  • Hynerpeton bassetti was discovered in 1993 at the Red Hill fossil site near Hyner, Pennsylvania, and has only been found at this location

  • The name "Hynerpeton" means "crawling animal from Hyner," reflecting its unique connection to the Commonwealth

  • Repeals the act of December 5, 1988 (P.L.1113, No.138), which designated the previous state fossil

  • 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

Re-referred to Commerce

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/3/2026
State Government11/19/2025
Appropriations10/8/2025
State Government6/6/2025

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