HR 419 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution designating April 14, 2026, as "Animal Control Officer and Animal Cruelty Officer Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Animal Control Appreciation Week" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates April 14, 2026, as "Animal Control Officer and Animal Cruelty Officer Day" and recognizes April 12-18, 2026, as "National Animal Control Appreciation Week" within the state. It formally acknowledges the work of animal control and cruelty officers who investigate animal abuse, protect animals from harm, and handle stray or abandoned animals. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition with no funding or new requirements.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

1983
Passed
Total votes 201
Jun 1, 2026
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican99
96 Yea 3 Nay
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors

Sponsors