Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2741 — An Act amending the act of November 21, 1990 (P.L.539, No.133), known as the Cave Protection Act, further providing for penalties.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Aug. 18, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill amends penalties related to the Cave Protection Act.

This bill updates the Cave Protection Act to provide options for penalties, potentially including community service for littering violations. It aims to enhance compliance with conservation efforts.

Summary

Community Service Option for All Littering Violations

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Aug. 18, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2741 do?
Community Service Option for All Littering Violations
Who sponsors HB 2741?
HB 2741 is sponsored by Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Steve Samuelson (Democratic), Joe McAndrew (Democratic), Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2741?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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