Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1144: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for certain aggravated cruelty to animal offenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1144 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for certain aggravated cruelty to animal offenses. Primary sponsor: Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Phillips-Hill | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Lisa Boscola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Lynda Culver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Doug Mastriano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Judy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“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 Judiciary