HB1930

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of aggravated cruelty to animal.

Introduced·10/8/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1930 amends the offense of aggravated cruelty to animal, classifying it as a felony of the third degree for a first offense and a.

Pennsylvania HB1930 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the offense of aggravated cruelty to animal. Under the new law, a first offense of aggravated cruelty to an animal is classified as a felony of the third degree. A second or subsequent offense of the same nature is classified as a felony of the second degree. This change aims to strengthen penalties for repeat offenders of animal cruelty.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

11:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Oct 8, 2025

House

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs