Tracking List: Misc.


HB39 - An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special powers and duties of counties, providing for other powers and duties of county humane officers.
Sponsor: Rep. Scott Conklin (D)
Summary: (PN 18) Amends Title 16 (Counties), in special powers and duties of counties, providing for other powers and duties of county humane officers. Allows for the hiring of county humane officers. Provides training requirements for county humane officers. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/08/2025 
H - Introduced
01/10/2025 
H - Referred to - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
HB107 - An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for payment and for online raffle sales; and abrogating a regulation.
Sponsor: Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik (D)
Summary: (PN 85) Amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for methods of payment and for online raffle sales; and abrogating a regulation. Defines “mobile payment service.” Allows a licensed eligible organization to conduct and reveal the winner of raffles through a publicly accessible website, social media platform or mobile application, outlining criteria for payments. Specifies what sections shall not apply to online raffle sales. Effective in 60 days.
Position: Support
Bill History:
01/10/2025 
H - Introduced
01/14/2025 
H - Referred to - House Gaming Oversight
HB121 - An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for operation by persons under age sixteen.
Sponsor: Rep. Russ Diamond (R)
Summary: (PN 103) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for operation by persons under age 16. Provides that examinations for safety certificates shall be offered in person in at least one physical location in every county of the commonwealth with approval from the department. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/13/2025 
H - Introduced
01/16/2025 
H - Referred to - House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development
HB159 - An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of property and waters, further providing for restrictions on transport, sale, importation or release of nonnative injurious fish; and, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for unlawful importation of game or wildlife.
Sponsor: Rep. Abby Major (R)
Summary: (PN 117) Amends Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game), in protection of property and waters, further providing for restrictions on transport, sale, importation or release of nonnative injurious fish to assert that a person who negligently or intentionally violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree; and, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for unlawful importation of game or wildlife to assert that a negligent or intentional violation of this section relating to any endangered or threatened species if a misdemeanor of the first degree. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/14/2025 
H - Introduced
01/16/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
03/18/2025 
H - Meeting Scheduled - 03/24/2025, 10:00 AM - Voting Meeting (House Game and Fisheries), Room 523, Irvis Office Building
03/24/2025 
H - Voted Favorably From Committee  - House Game and Fisheries
03/24/2025 
H - Reported as committed - House Game and Fisheries
03/24/2025 
H - First consideration
03/24/2025 
H - Laid on the table
HB278 - An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in lobbying disclosure, further providing for registration, for reporting, for exemption from registration and reporting and for administration; and making an editorial change.
Sponsor: Rep. Seth M. Grove (R)
Summary: (PN 170) Amends Title 65 (Public Officers), in lobbying disclosure, further providing for registration, for reporting, for exemption from registration and reporting and for administration; and making an editorial change. Provides that a lobbyist or lobbying from or a principal that is registered at the end of a biennial term shall be automatically registered for the next biennial term. Requires any lobbyist, lobbying firm or principal that is not registered must register within 10 days of acting in any capacity as a lobbyist, lobbying firm or principal. Allows a lobbyist, lobbying firm or principal to file a notice of termination at the conclusion of the relationship between a principal and a lobbyist or lobbying firm. Requires an expense report to be filed electronically for campaign consulting that exceeds $2,500 for a registered campaign consultant. Requires audit reports and findings to be made public, asserting that the commission shall determine whether a report of adverse findings warrants enforcement or remedial action. Effective in 180 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/21/2025 
H - Introduced
01/22/2025 
H - Referred to - House State Government
HB294 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for whistleblower protection and further providing for nonapplicability of subchapter.
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan A. Bizzarro (D)
Summary: (PN 238) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for whistleblower protection and further providing for nonapplicability of subchapter. Establishes employees who file good faith reports as whistleblowers to offer whistleblower protection to employees who report violations of the cruelty to animals statute. Exempts conduct performed on animals involved in scientific or medical research. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
H - Introduced
01/23/2025 
H - Referred to - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
HB295 - An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses and providing for prohibition on sale of dogs bred by certain persons; and, in enforcement and penalties, providing for whistleblower protection.
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan A. Bizzarro (D)
Summary: (PN 239) Amends the Dog Law, in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses and providing for prohibition on sale of dogs bred by certain persons; and, in enforcement and penalties, providing for whistleblower protection for employees. Directs the revocation of a license if a licensee is convicted of violations relating to transportation, sale and handling of certain animals and violations relating to animal crushing, extending those protections to violations of federal law. Prohibits the sale of dogs bred by certain individuals, including the sale or import of dogs bred in kennels or by dealers from facilities that have received citations for violations of the Animal Welfare Act as pets or for medical experimentation. Provides whistleblower protection to employees who report violations of the Dog Law, Title 18’s Cruelty to Animals provisions or federal Animal Welfare Act. Effective in 180 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
H - Introduced
01/23/2025 
H - Referred to - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
02/05/2025 
H - Press Conference Held
HB296 - An Act providing for prohibition on sale of dogs and cats bred by certain persons, for duty of persons, kennels and animal testing facilities to offer dogs and cats for adoption and for whistleblower protection; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan A. Bizzarro (D)
Summary: (PN 240) The Beagle Freedom Act provides for prohibition on sale of dogs and cats bred by certain persons, for duty of persons, kennels and animal testing facilities to offer dogs and cats for adoption and for whistleblower protection; and imposes penalties. Provides definitions. Prohibits the sale of dogs or cats bred by individuals who have received a citation for direct or critical violation or citations for three or more indirect or noncritical violations during the two years before the procurement of the dog or cat or two consecutive citations for no access to a housing facility before the procurement of the dog or cat. Outlines the duties of individuals or facilities offering dogs or cats for adoption. Requires a person, kennel or animal testing facility to annually submit a report to the Department of Agriculture (PDA). Provides record-keeping requirements for individuals and kennels engaged in the raising of dogs or cats for research purposes. Provides whistleblower protection for employees. Directs PDA to release an annual report no later than July 1, 2026, and each July 1 after, with collected information, complaints and enforcement activities. Asserts that a violation constitutes a third-degree misdemeanor. Permits PDA to promulgate regulations as necessary. Effective in 120 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
H - Introduced
01/23/2025 
H - Referred to - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
02/05/2025 
H - Press Conference Held
HB301 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for terms of members.
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: (PN 244) Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, further providing for terms of members. Inserts that senators shall not be eligible for election to more than three consecutive full terms of office in the Senate and representatives shall not be eligible for election to more than six consecutive full terms of office in the House of Representatives. Specifies that a senator who has served three consecutive full terms in the Senate shall be eligible for election to the Senate at an election held not less than four years after the completion of the senator's third consecutive full term of office, and a representative who has served six consecutive full terms in the House of Representatives shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives at an election held not less than four years after completion of the representative's sixth consecutive full term of office. Constitutional amendments require approval in two consecutive legislative sessions and then approval by the voters through a referendum.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
H - Introduced
01/23/2025 
H - Referred to - House State Government
HB376 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of transporting dogs in external section of vehicle; and imposing penalties.
Sponsor: Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D)
Summary: (PN 332) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of transporting dogs in external section of vehicle; and imposing penalties. Explains that a person commits an offense if the person carries, causes or allows a dog to be carried on the hood, roof, truck bed or any other external section of a vehicle on a public road in this commonwealth. Establishes grading of the offense. Provides an exception. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/28/2025 
H - Introduced
01/28/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB400 - An Act designating the passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) as the official extinct species of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: (PN 369) An Act designating the passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) as the official extinct species of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Effective immediately.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/28/2025 
H - Introduced
01/28/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
HB401 - An Act designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: (PN 370) An Act designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Effective immediately.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/28/2025 
H - Introduced
01/28/2025 
H - Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
03/31/2025 
H - Meeting Scheduled - 04/08/2025, 9:00 AM - Voting Meeting (House Game and Fisheries), Room 515, Irvis Office Building
HB436 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of ownership of certain animals.
Sponsor: Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D)
Summary: (PN 408) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of ownership of certain animals. Requires all convicted abusers to be prohibited from owning or working with animals for no less than two years. Requires the defendant to attend and complete violence prevention counseling. Defines the offense and establishes grading. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/30/2025 
H - Introduced
01/31/2025 
H - Referred to - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
HB437 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for qualifications of electors.
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas H. Kutz (R)
Summary: (PN 418) Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, further providing for qualifications of electors. Requires qualified electors to provide valid identification at each election either when voting in person or not in person. Provides that if a qualified elector does not possess a valid identification, they shall, upon request and confirmation of identity, be furnished with a government-issued identification at no cost to the qualified elector. Defines “valid identification.” A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of Pennsylvania requires approval in two consecutive legislative sessions and then approval by the voters through a referendum.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/30/2025 
H - Introduced
02/03/2025 
H - Referred to - House State Government
HB608 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animal.
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Isaacson (D)
Summary: (PN 616) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of cruelty to animal. Adds that it is a second-degree misdemeanor for the first violation and a first-degree misdemeanor for a second or subsequent violation that causes bodily injury to the animal due to the cropping, trimming or cutting off the whole or part of the ear or ears of the animal by a person who is not a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine or who is not acting in accordance with section 5542(a) (relating to animal mutilation and related offenses). Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/12/2025 
H - Introduced
02/12/2025 
H - Referred to - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
03/12/2025 
H - Meeting Scheduled - 03/17/2025, 10:30 AM - Voting Meeting (House Agriculture and Rural Affairs), Room 515, Irvis Office Building
03/17/2025 
H - Voted favorably from committee with request to re-refer to the House Judiciary Committee - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
03/17/2025 
H - Reported with request to re-refer to the House Judiciary Committee - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
03/17/2025 
H - Re-referred to - House Judiciary
HB620 - An Act amending the act of July 28, 1988 (P.L.556, No.101), known as the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, in recycling fee, further providing for recycling fee for municipal waste landfills and resource recovery facilities.
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Isaacson (D)
Summary: (PN 631) Amends the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, in recycling fee, further providing for recycling fee for municipal waste landfills and resource recovery facilities. Raises the recycling fee to $5 per ton for all solid waste processed at resource recovery facilities and for all solid waste except process residue and non-processible waste from a resource recovery facility that is disposed of at municipal waste landfills. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/13/2025 
H - Introduced
02/20/2025 
H - Referred to - House Local Government
03/13/2025 
H - Meeting Scheduled - 03/19/2025, 10:00 AM - Voting Meeting (House Local Government), Room 205, Ryan Office Building
03/19/2025 
H - Reported as committed - House Local Government
03/19/2025 
H - First consideration, March 19, 2025
03/19/2025 
H - Laid on the table, March 19, 2025
HB629 - An Act amending the act of February 2, 1966 (1965 P.L.1860, No.586), entitled "An act encouraging landowners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting liability in connection therewith, and repealing certain acts," further providing for definitions, for duty to keep premises safe and warning and for assurance of safe premises and duty of care and responsibility and liability.
Sponsor: Rep. James B. Struzzi (R)
Summary: (PN 640) Amends the act entitled "An act encouraging landowners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting liability in connection therewith, and repealing certain acts," further providing for definitions, for duty to keep premises safe and warning and for assurance of safe premises and duty of care and responsibility and liability. Provides definitions for “volunteer” and “volunteer organizations.” Provides that volunteers or a volunteer organization owe no duty of care to keep premises safe for entry. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/13/2025 
H - Introduced
02/20/2025 
H - Referred to - House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development
HB693 - An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for requirements for kennels; and abrogating a regulation.
Sponsor: Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R)
Summary: (PN 709) Amends the Dog Law, in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for requirements for kennels; and abrogating the provisions of 7 Pa. Code § 28a.4(a)(1). Provides that all kennels licensed in Pennsylvania are required to meet the standards for housing, care and well-being of dogs as are in place for commercial kennels. Establishes that the humidity requirement in kennels is at a heat index value of 85 or lower. Removes the requirements for veterinarian-approved exercise plans, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/20/2025 
H - Introduced
02/21/2025 
H - Referred to - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
HB759 - An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth; and, in county boards of elections, further providing for powers and duties of county boards.
Sponsor: Rep. Clint Owlett (R)
Summary: (PN 783) Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth; and, in county boards of elections, further providing for powers and duties of county boards. Revises the definition for “proof of identification.” Provides additional duties to the Secretary of the Commonwealth including the requirement to provide to any registered elector upon request, and free of charge, a durable photo identification card which may be used for the purposes of voting. Establishes additional powers and duties of county boards including to provide to each registered elector in a county, within one year of the effective date of this subsection and upon new or updated registration after the effective date of this subsection, or at the request of an elector, a durable voter registration card, including a scannable identification code and a likeness of a registered elector's signature. Stipulates that a county board of elections shall investigate the circumstances of any registration card returned as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Mandates the investigation to include contacting the applicant, further attempts to have the applicant's registration card delivered and the correction or reconsideration of the applicant's registration status and registered address, if found to be incorrect. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/27/2025 
H - Introduced
03/03/2025 
H - Referred to - House State Government
HB771 - An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for requirements relating to voter identification; in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges; and, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots.
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas L. Mehaffie (R)
Summary: (PN 991) Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for requirements relating to voter identification; in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges; and, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots. Redefines “proof of identification.” Requires electors to give proof of identification before casting votes in every primary or election. Asserts the election officer will sign an affidavit after examining the proof of identification. Mandates electors to use a provisional ballot if proof of identification is not presented. Requires the county board of elections to notify voters within 24 hours of missing proof of identification as well as instructions on submitting identification. Effective on January 1, 2027.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/17/2025 
H - Introduced
03/17/2025 
H - Referred to - House State Government
HB784 - An Act authorizing the transfer of an easement interest in lands for a portion of the Project 70 lands owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, known as Lake Winola Access, in Overfield Township, Wyoming County, to the Department of Transportation.
Sponsor: Rep. Tina Pickett (R)
Summary: (PN 805) An Act authorizing the transfer of an easement interest in lands for a portion of the Project 70 lands owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, known as Lake Winola Access, in Overfield Township, Wyoming County, to the Department of Transportation. Directs that title interests be transferred with none of the existing restrictions currently imposed by the Project 70 Acquisition and Borrowing Act upon conveyance of the lands to the Department of Transportation. Provides property description. Effective immediately.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/28/2025 
H - Introduced
03/03/2025 
H - Referred to - House State Government
HB879 - An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute.
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Isaacson (D)
Summary: (PN 919) Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute. Provides for concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute for the Attorney General to investigate and institute criminal proceedings for a felony offense. Allows the Attorney General to submit written requests to prosecute a felony offense under the subchapter in a criminal court or juvenile delinquency court. Provides that should the district attorney not respond within 90 days of the request, the Attorney General must send a subsequent written request, if that is not responded to within 10 days, the request is considered approved. Allows the district attorney to request the Attorney General to investigate and institute criminal proceedings in a felony case under this subchapter. Requires the Attorney General to develop and maintain a manual of best practices for the investigation and institution of criminal proceedings which is to be made publicly available. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/11/2025 
H - Introduced
03/11/2025 
H - Referred to - House Judiciary
HB962 - An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for games of chance operations.
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan Warner (R)
Summary: (PN 1039) Amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for games of chance operations. Provides for virtual sales of games of chance. Provides for verification requirements for eligible organizations. Provides definitions for “internet-based conferencing software application” and “mobile payment service.” Effective immediately.
Position: Support
Bill History:
03/18/2025 
H - Introduced
03/19/2025 
H - Referred to - House Gaming Oversight
HB965 - An Act amending the act of December 19, 1990 (P.L.1200, No.202), known as the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, further providing for registration of charitable organizations, financial reports, fees and failure to file.
Sponsor: Rep. Abigail Salisbury (D)
Summary: (PN 1042) Amends the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, further providing for registration of charitable organizations, financial reports, fees and failure to file. Increases audit thresholds for the audit of certain financial reports. Applies act to contributions received in calendar years beginning after the effective date. Effective immediately. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/19/2025 
H - Introduced
03/19/2025 
H - Referred to - House State Government
HB995 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for emergency preparedness for owned animals.
Sponsor: Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman (D)
Summary: (PN 1084) Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety), in miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for emergency preparedness for owned animals. Establishes a statewide disaster plan and response capability for owned animals affected by disasters. Directs the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to administer provisions, allocate money and include provisions for the protection of owned animals in disasters. Directs the agency to provide annual funding to an animal response team for planning, developing and maintaining animal response and rescue capabilities consistent with standards and guidelines. Directs the agency to require animal response teams to retain and provide necessary records. Provides definitions for “agency” and “owned animals.” Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/20/2025 
H - Introduced
03/24/2025 
H - Referred to - House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness
HB1050 - An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in games of chance, further providing for prize limits and for sales limited, providing for pull-tab deals, further providing for distributor licenses, for registration of manufacturers, for regulations of department and for licensing of eligible organizations; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and, in enforcement, further providing for revocation of licenses and providing for other penalties.
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas L. Mehaffie (R)
Summary: (PN 1122) Amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in games of chance, further providing for prize limits and for sales limited, providing for pull-tab deals, further providing for distributor licenses, for registration of manufacturers, for regulations of department and for licensing of eligible organizations; in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds; and, in enforcement, further providing for revocation of licenses and providing for other penalties. Provides several definitions. Revises definitions. Revises prize limits and sales. Stipulates no pull-tab game, electronic pull-tab game or punchboard, which is sold, offered for sale or furnished to a licensed eligible organization for use within this commonwealth, shall have a single chance costing more than $10. Provides pull-tab deals. Establishes ineligibility for registration of manufacturers. Revises departmental regulations to include adopted standards by the North American Gaming Regulators Association. Provides prohibitions. Changes percentages for the distribution of proceeds. Includes the operation of an electronic pull-tab device that was not obtained from a licensed distributor as grounds for suspension, revocation or nonrenewal. Establishes other penalties. Effective in 60 days.      
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/24/2025 
H - Introduced
03/24/2025 
H - Referred to - House Gaming Oversight
HB1074 - An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in injury to dogs, providing for contracts for sale of dogs and cats.
Sponsor: Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D)
Summary: (PN 1173) Amends the Dog Law, in injury to dogs, providing for contracts for sale of dogs and cats. Establishes that contracts for sale of dogs and cats is contingent on the making of payments over a period of time subsequent to the transfer are void against public policy. Makes an exception for payments to repay an unsecured loan for the purchase of a dog or cat. Provides for leases, remedies and construction. Adds a definition for “consumer.” Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/27/2025 
H - Introduced
03/31/2025 
H - Referred to - House Agriculture and Rural Affairs
HCO45 - Allowing Volunteer Fire Departments and Other Non-profits to Fundraise Through Raffles Online
Sponsor: Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik (D)
Summary: Aims to allow Pennsylvania nonprofits to hold online raffles for fundraising purposes.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/10/2025 
H - Introduced HB107
HCO68 - Voter ID Constitutional Amendment
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas H. Kutz (R)
Summary: Considers amending the Pennsylvania Constitution to require voters to provide valid identification in order to vote in an election.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/30/2025 
H - Introduced HB437
HCO74 - Snowmobile and ATV Safety Testing for Minors
Sponsor: Rep. Russ Diamond (R)
Summary: Considers requiring DCNR’s snowmobile and ATV safety certificate examination for certain minors to be taken in person.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/02/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/13/2025 
H - Introduced HB121
HCO167 - Designating an Official PA State Reptile: Eastern Box Turtle
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: Designates the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) as the official Pennsylvania state reptile.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/03/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/28/2025 
H - Introduced HB401
HCO169 - Designating an Official PA State Extinct Species: Passenger Pigeon
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: Designates the Passenger Pigeon an official PA State Extinct Species 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/03/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/28/2025 
H - Introduced HB400
HCO193 - Permitting County Humane Officers
Sponsor: Rep. Scott Conklin (D)
Summary: Aims to allow counties to employ humane officers.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/03/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/08/2025 
H - Introduced HB39
HCO219 - Term Limits for Members of the General Assembly (former HB 332)
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: Aims to propose an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution (HB 332 from last session) that would limit the length of service for members of the state House and state Senate to a maximum of 12 years in each chamber (six consecutive two-year terms in the House; three consecutive four-year terms in the Senate; any number of terms or partial terms exclusively served in the House or exclusively served in the Senate adding up to 12). 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/03/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/22/2025 
H - Introduced HB301
HCO588 - Prohibiting Trespassing with a Drone
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Ciresi (D)
Summary: Prohibits trespassing with a drone.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/13/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO664 - Animal Cruelty: Ear Cropping (HB 222)
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Isaacson (D)
Summary: Increases the penalty for ear cropping if it is not done by a properly licensed veterinarian. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/17/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/13/2025 
H - Introduced HB608
HCO670 - Municipal Waste Recycling Fee ( HB 223)
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Isaacson (D)
Summary:  Increases the recycling fee that landfill operators pay from $2 per ton to $5 per ton on waste received at their landfills.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/17/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/13/2025 
H - Introduced HB620
HCO806 - The Animal Welfare Cooperation Act (HB 607)
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Isaacson (D)
Summary: Aims to permit the Attorney General to investigate and institute criminal proceedings for a felony offense regarding cruelty to animals if the attorney general requests to prosecute the felony offense in a criminal court or juvenile delinquency court and the District Attorney agrees or fails to respond.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/23/2024 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/11/2025 
H - Introduced HB879
HCO886 - Amending the Recreational Use of Land and Water Act for Limited Liability Protections for Volunteers and Volunteer Organizations
Sponsor: Rep. James B. Struzzi (R)
Summary: Amends the Recreational Use of Land and Water Act (RULWA) to provide protections for volunteers, volunteer organizations, and those that landowners invite onto their property in order to improve the property for recreational use.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/03/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/13/2025 
H - Introduced HB629
HCO913 - Intentional or Negligent Release of Exotic Animals
Sponsor: Rep. Abby Major (R)
Summary: Strengthens penalties for the intentional or negligent release of exotic animals, such as alligators, crocodiles, poisonous snakes and mammals which may be dangerous to the public safety or to our own native wild animals and birds.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/08/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/14/2025 
H - Introduced HB159
HCO984 - Beagle Freedom Bills
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan A. Bizzarro (D)
Summary: Provides for a legislative package restricting the import and sale of animals from kennels and dealers who have serious or multiple citations under the federal Animal Welfare Act, requires those breeding dogs and cats for medical or scientific experimentation to keep records and aims to enhance animal adoption options. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/10/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/22/2025 
H - Introduced HB294
01/22/2025 
H - Introduced HB295
01/22/2025 
H - Introduced HB296
HCO1044 - Legalizing Ownership of “Pocket Pets” (prior HB 567, 2023-2024)
Sponsor: Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R)
Summary: Enables the ownership or possession of hedgehogs and sugar gliders in Pennsylvania. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/14/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1046 - “All Dogs Equal” Legislation (Prior HB 549, 2023-2024)
Sponsor: Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R)
Summary: Requires all kennels licensed by the state to meet the same standards and requirements for the housing, care and well-being of the dogs maintained at their facilities as are presently in place for commercial kennels. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/14/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1133 - Constitutional Amendment: Providing for Voter Identification (Prior HB 554, 2023-2024)
Sponsor: Rep. David H. Zimmerman (R)
Summary: Amends the Pennsylvania Constitution to require voters to provide valid identification in order to vote in an election.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/17/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1152 - Legislation Prohibiting the Declawing of Cats
Sponsor: Rep. Liz Hanbidge (D)
Summary: Prohibits the declawing of cats unless the procedure is medically necessary for a therapeutic purpose and performed by a licensed veterinarian. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/17/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1312 - Prohibiting the Transportation of Dogs in the External Areas of Vehicles
Sponsor: Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D)
Summary: Aims to prohibit the transportation of dogs in the external areas of a vehicle, such as a truck bed or the roof of a car. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/27/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/28/2025 
H - Introduced HB376
HCO1342 - Pennsylvania Animal Response Team (PART) Funding
Sponsor: Rep. Melissa L. Shusterman (D)
Summary: Aims to establish a line item for PART in the state budget to fully fund the program.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/28/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/20/2025 
H - Introduced HB995
HCO1352 - Protecting Animals from Cruelty by Restricting Ownership
Sponsor: Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D)
Summary: Aims to require all convicted abusers to be prohibited from owning or working with animals for a minimum of two years.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/28/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
01/30/2025 
H - Introduced HB436
HCO1443 - Voter ID Statute
Sponsor: Rep. Clint Owlett (R)
Summary: Considers establishing voter identification standards for polling places in Pennsylvania, including a requirement that all registered voters be sent a durable voter registration card, usable as a voter ID, with no action on their part.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/04/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
02/27/2025 
H - Introduced HB759
HCO1452 - Bureau of Charitable Organizations (BCO) Changes – Single Audit Threshold Alignment
Sponsor: Rep. Abigail Salisbury (D)
Summary: Aims to amend the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes (SFCP) Act to raise the thresholds for an audit, review or compilation of the financial reports required to be submitted by charitable organizations that are registered under the Charities Act.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/04/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/19/2025 
H - Introduced HB965
HCO1483 - Small Games of Chance Modernization for Charitable Clubs
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas L. Mehaffie (R)
Summary: Eases administrative burdens related to small games of chance on our local clubs. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/07/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/24/2025 
H - Introduced HB1050
HCO1633 - County Approval for ATV Use
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Smith (R)
Summary: Allows a county the authority to designate a state road as a snowmobile road, ATV road, or both.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/20/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HCO1660 - Requiring Voter ID
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas L. Mehaffie (R)
Summary: Requires all voters arriving at their election precincts to show identification or attest under penalty of law that they are legally able to vote in Pennsylvania.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/25/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
03/17/2025 
H - Introduced HB771
HCO1812 - Small Games of Chance Drawing Bill
Sponsor: Rep. John A. Schlegel (R)
Summary: Allows for monthly drawings of Small Games of Chance at service organizations and change the fee for daily drawings, weekly drawings and the new monthly drawings from $1 to up to $10.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/11/2025 
H - Cosponsor memo filed
HR77 - A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report reviewing the possibility of transitioning the General Assembly to part-time status.
Sponsor: Rep. Perry A. Stambaugh (R)
Summary: (PN 589) Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report reviewing the possibility of transitioning the General Assembly to part-time status.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/11/2025 
H - Introduced
02/12/2025 
H - Referred to - House State Government
SB109 - An Act amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), known as the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, further providing for definitions and for projects affecting submerged lands of the Commonwealth.
Sponsor: Sen. Daniel Laughlin (R)
Summary: (PN 62) Amends the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, defining “groin structure” and establishing that the department may charge a license fee not to exceed $250 for a person to construct, repair, replace, operate, maintain or remove a groin structure at the licensed premises. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/22/2025 
S - Introduced
01/22/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
03/21/2025 
S - Meeting Scheduled - 03/24/2025 - Voting Meeting (Senate Environmental Resources and Energy), Rules Committee Conference Room
03/24/2025 
S - Voted Favorably From Committee  - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
03/24/2025 
S - Reported as committed - Senate Environmental Resources and Energy
03/24/2025 
S - First consideration
03/31/2025 
S - Second consideration
03/31/2025 
S - Re-referred to - Senate Appropriations
SB329 - An Act providing for continuing education in Lyme disease and related tick-borne diseases for health care professionals.
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: (PN 298) The Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Disease Continuing Education Act provides for continuing education in Lyme disease and related tick-borne diseases for health care professionals. Provides findings and declarations from the General Assembly regarding Lyme disease and other related tick-borne diseases. Provides definitions. Provides continuing education requirements regarding licensing requirements and medical education content with input from medical experts. Prohibits this act from being construed as providing treatment recommendations for Lyme disease or other related tick-borne diseases. Requires the licensing board to promulgate regulations necessary for this act no later than 18 months after the effective date. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/28/2025 
S - Introduced
02/28/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
SB398 - An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for online raffles by fire companies.
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: (PN 345) Amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for online raffles by fire companies. Permits online raffles by fire companies. Provides an expiration date of December 31, 2026. Effective immediately.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/06/2025 
S - Introduced
03/06/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development
SB416 - An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for payment; and abrogating a regulation.
Sponsor: Sen. Devlin J. Robinson (R)
Summary: (PN 403) Amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for payment; and abrogating a regulation. Directs that a licensed eligible organization may accept payment via credit card, debit card, mobile payment services or other electronic payment method for the purchase of a raffle ticket. Adds that a licensee under Chapter 9 may not accept mobile payment services for the playing of games of chance. Defines “mobile payment service.” Effective in 60 days.
Position: Support
Bill History:
03/17/2025 
S - Introduced
03/17/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development
SB461 - An Act providing for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requiring health care policies to provide certain coverage.
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: (PN 414) The Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Illness Diagnosis and Treatment Act provides for patient access to diagnostics and treatments for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses; and requires health care policies to provide certain coverage. Outlines the purposes of the act and provides definitions. Requires health care practitioners to report to the statewide registry the clinical diagnosis of Lyme disease or related tick-borne illness. Outlines the duties of the Department of Health, including a comprehensive education program, distributing literature about Lyme disease and related tick-borne illnesses and administering and developing a statewide registry. Provides for Lyme disease testing coverage through a health insurance program, including all diagnostic testing, tick testing and the prescribed treatment for Lyme disease or related tick-borne illnesses if the clinical diagnosis and treatment plan are documented in the covered person’s medical record. Provides for copayments, deductibles and coinsurance. Establishes reporting requirements for insurers. Allows the department to adopt rules and promulgate regulations to administer and enforce the act. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/17/2025 
S - Introduced
03/17/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Health and Human Services
SB465 - An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds.
Sponsor: Sen. Daniel Laughlin (R)
Summary: (PN 417) Amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds. Changes the percentage of proceedings from games of chance received to 50% paid for public interest purposes and 50% retained by a club licensee. Effective in 60 days.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
03/18/2025 
S - Introduced
03/18/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development
SB515 - An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for payment; and abrogating a regulation.
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: (PN 478) Amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, providing for payment; and abrogating a regulation. Requires licensed established organizations to accept cash as a payment and allows for payments by debit card for the playing of games of chance. Allows licensed established organizations to establish their own policies concerning the acceptance of checks, money orders and debit cards. Does not require licensed eligible organizations to accept a check, money order or debit card. Effective in 60 days.  
Position: Support
Bill History:
03/25/2025 
S - Introduced
03/25/2025 
S - Referred to - Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development
SCO350 - Sales Tax Exemption for Service Dog Products and Services
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: Provides a sales tax exemption for guide, hearing, or service dog products and services necessary for their care. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/11/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SCO368 - Resolution Designating May 2025 as "Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Awareness Month" in PA
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: Resolution designating May 2025 as “Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/12/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SCO416 - 50/50 Split for Club Licensees under Local Option Small Games of Chance Act
Sponsor: Sen. Daniel Laughlin (R)
Summary: Proposes allowing club licensees to retain 50% of their proceeds from small games of chance while preserving the requirement to allocate the remaining 50% to charitable donations. 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
12/18/2024 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
03/18/2025 
S - Introduced SB465
SCO461 - Strengthening the Regulatory Review Act
Sponsor: Sen. Cris Dush (R)
Summary: Gives the General Assembly the authority to initiate the repeal of any regulation currently in effect by concurrent resolution.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/02/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SCO508 - Allowing Debit Cards as an Option for Small Games of Chance Payment
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: Amends the Local Small Games of Chance Act to allow for Small Games of Chance license holders to be allowed the option of accepting debit cards for payment of Small Games of Chance. 
Position: Support
Bill History:
01/06/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
03/26/2025 
S - Introduced SB515
SCO616 - Concurrent Resolution Calling for a "Convention for Proposing Amendments" under Article V of the United States Constitution
Sponsor: Sen. Cris Dush (R)
Summary: Resolution calling for a "Convention of States." 
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/14/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SCO638 - Prohibition of Declawing Cats
Sponsor: Sen. Carolyn T. Comitta (D)
Summary: Aims to amend Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to prohibit the declawing of cats unless the procedure is medically necessary for a therapeutic purpose and performed by a licensed veterinarian.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/17/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SCO641 - Lost Dog Registry
Sponsor: Sen. Michele Brooks (R)
Summary: Aims to establish a 24-hour Lost Dog Hotline and online Lost Dog Registry within the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement in the state Department of Agriculture.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
01/17/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SCO730 - Increasing the Limit for Local Small Games of Chance
Sponsor: Sen. Chris Gebhard (R)
Summary: Amends the Pennsylvania Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to increase the cap on the operating week total prize limit.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/03/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
SCO797 - Resolution: Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Disease Prevention
Sponsor: Rep. Marla Brown (R)
Summary: Urges the federal government to recognize tick testing as a valuable tool in preventing Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illnesses and Diseases.
Position: No position selected.
Bill History:
02/27/2025 
S - Cosponsor memo filed
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