An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for prohibition of ownership; and, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry.

Summary

The bill directs the Pennsylvania State Police to maintain a publicly accessible website listing individuals convicted of animal‑abuse offenses. Sellers, transferors, and adopters must verify that a prospective owner is not on the list, and violations are punishable as summary offenses. It aims to deter repeat abuse and protect animals by making convictions visible to the public.

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