Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 846: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in cruelty to animals, further providing for animal mutilation and related offenses; and imposing penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 846 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on June 10, 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, further providing for animal mutilation and related offenses; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Carolyn Comitta (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): Referred to Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Comitta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Rosemary Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Doug Mastriano | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Katie Muth | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Devlin Robinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Lindsey Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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