Pennsylvania 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 R · 4 D cosponsors

HB 274 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for relief.

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This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 274 now specifically includes protections for pets, stating that acts of cruelty against a dog or cat that belongs to the plaintiff can also be considered a violation. This addition highlights the importance of protecting not just individuals but their companion animals as well. Additionally, the bill's effective date has changed from 180 days to 60 days, meaning the new protections will be in place sooner.

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232 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
1497 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
COSTA, DeLUCA, FREEMAN, COX, GILLEN, DONATUCCI, JOZWIAK, CONKLIN AND KLUNK, JANUARY 31, 2017 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, APRIL 19, 2017 AN ACT AmeConsolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for relief.
COSTA, DeLUCA, FREEMAN AND COX, JANUARY 31, 2017 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, JANUARY 31, 2017 AN ACT Amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for relief.
* * * (9.1) Directing the defendant to refrain from committing an act in WHICH WOULD CONSTITUTE A violation of 18 Pa.C.S.
* * * (9.1) Directing the defendant to refrain from committing an act in violation of 18 Pa.C.S.
§ <-- 5511 (relating to cruelty to animals) against a dog or cat which belongs to or resides with the plaintiff.
§ 5511 (relating to cruelty to animals) against a dog or cat which belongs to or resides with the plaintiff.
This act shall take effect in 60 180 days.
This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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20170HB0274PN0232 - 2 -
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  16. PN 1497 Reported as amended

  17. PN 0232 Referred to JUDICIARY

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1 sponsors · 32 co-sponsors · 220 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Marsico

Co-sponsors (32)

Not signed on (220)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 274?
HB 274 is sponsored by Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Marsico, Readshaw, Sainato, Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Stephens, Knowles, Barry Jozwiak, Boback, Caltagirone, Corbin, Baker, Longietti, Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Toepel, Ward, Millard, B. O'Neill, D. Costa, Deluca, Donatucci, Scott Conklin (Democratic), Cox, Frank A. Farry (Republican), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Kate A. Klunk (Republican), Jason Ortitay (Republican), Roe, Watson, Brett R. Miller (Republican), and R. Lee James (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 274?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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