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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Rabb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 200 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Danilo Burgos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 197 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Lee James | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Perry Warren | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Joe Webster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs