Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 19 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 1933 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for persons required to report suspected aggravated cruelty to animal.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    1 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (19 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

58 added · 48 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 1933 have added additional individuals who are mandated to report suspected aggravated animal cruelty cases. Specifically, a certified veterinary technician has been explicitly included alongside veterinary assistants and employees of nonprofit organizations that protect animals. This change emphasizes the importance of having trained professionals involved in identifying and reporting animal mistreatment, which can enhance the effectiveness of animal protection efforts. Overall, this adjustment signifies a commitment to ensuring that more knowledgeable eyes are on the lookout for abuse, potentially leading to better outcomes for affected animals.

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2432 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
2432 PRINTER'S NO.
1933 2025 INTRODUCED BY SAPPEY, KLUNK, SANCHEZ, HANBIDGE, FREEMAN, HILL- EVANS, HOHENSTEIN, BRENNAN, NEILSON, CONKLIN, HOWARD, PROBST, STEELE, CIRESI, RIVERA AND D.
2521 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
WILLIAMS, OCTOBER 8, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for persons required to report suspected aggravated cruelty to animal.
1933 2025 INTRODUCED BY SAPPEY, KLUNK, SANCHEZ, HANBIDGE, FREEMAN, HILL- EVANS, HOHENSTEIN, BRENNAN, NEILSON, CONKLIN, HOWARD, PROBST, STEELE, CIRESI, RIVERA, D.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
WILLIAMS, McNEILL, HOGAN, SHUSTERMAN AND CURRY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, OCTOBER 27, 2025 AN ACT Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and suspected aggravated cruelty to animal.
required to report The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
(2) A veterinary assistant.
(2) A CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN.
(3) An employee of a nonprofit society or association duly incorporated in accordance with 15 Pa.C.S.
<-- (2) (3) A veterinary assistant.
<-- (3) (4) An employee of a nonprofit society or <-- association duly incorporated in accordance with 15 Pa.C.S.
(c) Immunity.--A mandated reporter under subsection (a) acting in good faith shall have immunity from civil and criminal liability that might otherwise result from:
(c) Immunity.--A mandated reporter under subsection (a) acting in good faith shall have immunity from civil and criminal liability AND STATE LICENSING ACTION that might otherwise result <-- from:
(1) Making a report of suspected aggravated cruelty, regardless of whether the report is required to be made under this section.
(1) Making a report of suspected aggravated cruelty, regardless of whether the report is required to be made under 20250HB1933PN2521 - 2 - this section.
20250HB1933PN2432 - 2 - (3) Testifying in a proceeding arising out of an instance of suspected aggravated cruelty.
(3) Testifying in a proceeding arising out of an instance of suspected aggravated cruelty.
"CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN." AS DEFINED IN THE ACT OF <-- DECEMBER 27, 1974 (P.L.995, NO.326), KNOWN AS THE VETERINARY MEDICINE PRACTICE ACT.
"LICENSED DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE." AS DEFINED IN THE VETERINARY MEDICINE PRACTICE ACT.
"VETERINARY ASSISTANT." AS DEFINED IN THE VETERINARY MEDICINE PRACTICE ACT.
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table

  2. First consideration

  3. Reported as amended

  4. Referred to Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 232 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (232)

232 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 (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment

Passed 25 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 9100
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 25100
% of votes cast 96%4%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Torren Ecker — Yea
Stephenie Scialabba — Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Nay
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Judiciary): Reported As Amended

Passed 25 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 9100
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 25100
% of votes cast 96%4%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Torren Ecker — Yea
Stephenie Scialabba — Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Nay
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1933?
HB 1933 is sponsored by Christina D. Sappey (Democratic), Kate A. Klunk (Republican), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Joe Hogan (Republican), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), and Jacklyn Rusnock (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1933?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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