HB 17162025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 1716
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the prohibition on declawing cats.
Out of committee Last action October 27, 2025: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 25
- Prime sponsor
- Liz Hanbidge
- Cosponsors (24)
- Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Elizabeth Fiedler, G. Roni Green, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jeanne Mcneill, Jessica Benham, Joe Ciresi, Joe Hogan, Joe Webster, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Mandy Steele, Mark Gillen, Mary Jo Daley, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Nancy Guenst, Scott Conklin, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan
Status
Out of committee as of October 27, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
October 15, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Judiciary): Reported As AmendedPassed14–12
yes (14) Aerion Abney, Andre Carroll, Benjamin Sanchez, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Emily Kinkead, Joseph Hohenstein, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, La'Tasha Mayes, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Melissa Shusterman, Tim Briggs
no (12) Andrew Kuzma, Jim Rigby, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Timothy Bonner, Torren Ecker
October 15, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Judiciary): Adopt Amendment A01827Passed14–12
yes (14) Aerion Abney, Andre Carroll, Benjamin Sanchez, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Emily Kinkead, Joseph Hohenstein, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, La'Tasha Mayes, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Melissa Shusterman, Tim Briggs
no (12) Andrew Kuzma, Jim Rigby, Joe Hamm, Joe Kerwin, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Timothy Bonner, Torren Ecker
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | House | Laid on the table |
| October 27, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| October 27, 2025 | House | Reported as amended |
| July 10, 2025 | House | Referred to Judiciary |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.