Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 419: A Resolution designating April 14, 2026, as "Animal Control Officer and Animal Cruelty Officer Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Animal Control Appreciation Week" in Pennsylvania.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 419 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution designating April 14, 2026, as "Animal Control Officer and Animal Cruelty Officer Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Animal Control Appreciation Week" in Pennsylvania. Primary sponsor: Pat Harkins (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Adopted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Harkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Sean Dougherty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 172 |
| Keith Greiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Christina Sappey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 158 |
| Jeremy Shaffer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Greg Vitali | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 166 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Adopted
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs