Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HB 401 — An Act designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Last action — Laid on the table

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table

  2. First consideration

  3. Reported as committed

  4. Referred to Game & Fisheries

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

250 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Game & Fisheries): Re-report Bill As Committed

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Carol Kazeem Democratic Yea
Dan Goughnour Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Keith S. Harris Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Chad G. Reichard Republican Yea
David M. Maloney Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
Jeff Olsommer Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
Marc S. Anderson Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
Shelby Labs Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 401?
HB 401 is sponsored by Perry A. Stambaugh (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), and David H. Zimmerman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 401?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 401?
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