Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1311: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of ownership; and, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry.

Passed one chamber Last action October 7, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 1311 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of ownership; and, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry. Primary sponsor: Dan Laughlin (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 7, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dan Laughlin (Republican). 11 co-sponsors.