Pennsylvania HB1750: An Act providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and certification, for required notices, for holding facility standards, for recordkeeping requirements and for enforcement; and imposing penalties.

What the bill says

From the amended text, February 4, 2026:

PRIOR PRINTER'S NOS. 2155, 2821 PRINTER'S NO. 2886 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL No. Session of INTRODUCED BY MARKOSEK, BENHAM, BERNSTINE, STEELE, SANCHEZ, FRANKEL, PROBST, INGLIS, CONKLIN, CIRESI, DOUGHERTY, KUZMA AND SHAFFER, JULY 17, 2025 AS AMENDED ON SECOND CONSIDERATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 Providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and certification, for required notices, for holding facility standards, for recordkeeping requirements and for enforcement; and imposing penalties. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Companion Animal Cremation Consumer Protection Act. Section 2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Cremated remains." The material remaining after the cremation of a deceased animal, which may include bone fragments and residue resulting from the cremation process, and that may be pulverized or otherwise processed by the cremation provider. "Cremation provider." A person or entity that engages in the business of cremating deceased animals in this Commonwealth. "Deceased animal." A deceased animal that had a companion or pet relationship with its owner at the time of the animal's death. "Funeral director." A licensed funeral …

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Sponsors

• Brandon Markosek (D, 25) · primary sponsor
• Jessica Benham (D, 36)
• Aaron Bernstine (R, 8)
• Mandy Steele (D, 33)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Dan Frankel (D, 23)
• Tarah Probst (D, 189)
• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)
• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Patrick Harkins (D, 1)

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 25, 2026
2. March 25, 2026: In the Senate
3. March 23, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page 154), March 23, 2026
4. March 23, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, March 23, 2026 (199-0)
5. March 23, 2026: Re-reported as committed, March 23, 2026
6. February 4, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page 99-100), Feb. 4, 2026
7. February 4, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Feb. 4, 2026
8. February 4, 2026: Second consideration, with amendments, Feb. 4, 2026
9. February 3, 2026: Removed from table, Feb. 3, 2026
10. January 28, 2026: Laid on the table, Jan. 28, 2026

Votes

• Third consideration and final passage, March 23, 2026 (199-0) (March 23, 2026): 199 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (March 23, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB1750, RC 840 (February 4, 2026): 188 yea, 10 nay, passed
• House Judiciary: Report Bill As Amended (January 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Judiciary: Adopt Amendment (January 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1750?

HB1750 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and certification, for required notices, for holding facility standards, for recordkeeping requirements and for enforcement; and imposing penalties.

What is the status of HB1750?

Passed one chamber as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, March 25, 2026 (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1750?

Brandon Markosek (D, 25), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1750?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1750