HB 4012025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 401
An Act designating the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) as the official State reptile of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Out of committee Last action April 8, 2025: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 3
- Prime sponsor
- Perry A. Stambaugh
- Cosponsors (2)
- David Rowe, David Zimmerman
Status
Out of committee as of April 8, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
April 8, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Game & Fisheries): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed26–0
yes (26) Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Brian Smith, Bud Cook, Carol Kazeem, Chad Reichard, Dan Goughnour, David Maloney, Eric Davanzo, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jacob Banta, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Haddock, Joe Kerwin, John Inglis Iii, Joseph Hohenstein, Keith Harris, Mandy Steele, Marc Anderson, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Parke Wentling, Regina G. Young, Robert Merski, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2025 | House | Laid on the table |
| April 8, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| April 8, 2025 | House | Reported as committed |
| January 28, 2025 | House | Referred to Game & Fisheries |
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.