Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 12 D cosponsors

HB 2804 — 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 animal in unattended motor vehicle; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 25, 2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

In plain language

This bill establishes penalties for leaving animals in unattended vehicles under dangerous conditions.

The bill prohibits leaving animals in unattended cars in conditions that could harm their health. It sets fines and possible imprisonment for offenders, especially if the animal suffers injuries.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means you could face penalties if you leave your pet in an unattended vehicle in harmful conditions.

Summary

Leaving Pets in an Unattended Car

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 25, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (241)

241 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2804 do?
Leaving Pets in an Unattended Car
Who sponsors HB 2804?
HB 2804 is sponsored by John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Brandon Dukes (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), and Jeanne McNeill (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2804?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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