SB 1144

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for certain aggravated cruelty to animal offenses.

In committee Last action January 20, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 7

Prime sponsor: Kristin Phillips-Hill
Cosponsors (6): Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Judy Ward, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Tracy Pennycuick

Status

In committee as of January 20, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
January 20, 2026	Senate	Referred to Judiciary

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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