Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 662: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in cruelty to animals, providing for concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute felony offenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 662 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in cruelty to animals, providing for concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute felony offenses. Primary sponsor: Katie Muth (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Muth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“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