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PA HB 2713

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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.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly)

Quick answers

Did PA HB 2713 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 2713 is in committee as of 2026-07-24 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-24): Referred to Judiciary

What is PA HB 2713 about?

PA HB 2713 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “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.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 2713?

Melissa Shusterman is the primary sponsor of PA HB 2713, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-07-24 — Referred to Judiciary
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Melissa Shustermanprimary
  • Jeanne Mcneillcosponsor
  • Joseph Hohensteincosponsor
  • Dan Williamscosponsor
  • Lisa Borowskicosponsor
  • Kristine Howardcosponsor
  • Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-07-24

    Referred to Judiciary

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

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Attribution

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