Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HB2114: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for adhesive pest control devices; and imposing a penalty.
Status: In committee, January 6, 2026
What the bill says
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for adhesive pest control devices; and imposing a penalty.
From the introduced text, January 6, 2026:
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for adhesive pest control devices; and imposing a penalty. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a section to read: § 7518. Adhesive pest control devices. (a) Offense defined.--A person commits a summary offense if the person uses, places or distributes an adhesive pest control device. (b) Exceptions.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to: (1) Individuals certified as applicators under section 16.1, or 17.1 of the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24), known as the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973. (2) Research institutions or governmental agencies using an adhesive pest control device for scientific or public health purposes under controlled conditions. (c) Penalties.--A person who violates this section shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of no more than $25. (d) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "adhesive pest control device" means any device designed to capture or immobilize animals using a sticky or glue-based surface. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260HB2114PN2735 - 2 -
Sponsors
- Zachary Mako (R, 183) · primary sponsor
- Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
- Perry Warren (D, 31)
Latest actions
- : Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, Jan. 6, 2026
Subjects: GAME AND FISHERIES
Common questions
- What is HB2114?
- HB2114 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for adhesive pest control devices; and imposing a penalty.
- What does HB2114 do?
- In its own words: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for adhesive pest control devices; and imposing a penalty.
- What is the status of HB2114?
- In committee as of January 6, 2026. Latest action: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, Jan. 6, 2026 (January 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2114?
- Zachary Mako (R, 183), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2114?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2114
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