Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1242: An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in quarantine, dogs at large and confinement, providing for dog registry.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1242 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in quarantine, dogs at large and confinement, providing for dog registry. Primary sponsor: Michele Brooks (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Brooks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Frank Farry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Doug Mastriano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Pat Stefano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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