Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 829: An Act designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal.

Passed both chambers Last action October 21, 2026: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

Plain-language summary

SB 829 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on June 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal. Primary sponsor: Cris Dush (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 21, 2026): Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Cris Dush (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.