Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1716: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the prohibition on declawing cats.

In committee Last action October 27, 2025: Laid on the table

Plain-language summary

HB 1716 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on July 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the prohibition on declawing cats. Primary sponsor: Liz Hanbidge (Democratic). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 27, 2025): Laid on the table.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Liz Hanbidge (Democratic). 24 co-sponsors.