Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1277: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in plants and plant products, providing for plant and pollinator protection; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture and Secretary of Agriculture; establishing the Plant and Pollinator Protection Committee and the Plant and Pollinator Protection Account; repealing provisions relating to bees; imposing penalties; and making repeals.

In committee Last action April 21, 2025: Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 1277 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in plants and plant products, providing for plant and pollinator protection; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture and Secretary of Agriculture; establishing the Plant and Pollinator Protection Committee and the Plant and Pollinator Protection Account; repealing provisions relating to bees; imposing penalties; and making repeals. Primary sponsor: Chris Rabb (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chris Rabb (Democratic). 17 co-sponsors.