Pennsylvania HB2857: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for the offense of unlawful entry into animal enclosure.

What the bill says

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for the offense of unlawful entry into animal enclosure.

From the introduced text, October 16, 2026:

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for the offense of unlawful entry into animal enclosure. 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: § 3503.1. Unlawful entry into animal enclosure. (a) Offense defined.--A person commits the offense of unlawful entry into an animal enclosure if, knowing that the person is not licensed or privileged to do so, the person: (1) enters a locked or restricted area in an animal enclosure; or (2) climbs over, under, through or otherwise bypasses a fence, wall, moat, gate or other protective structure designed to separate the public from an animal enclosure. (b) Grading.-- (1) Except as provided under paragraphs (2) and (3), a violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor of the third degree. (2) If the violation causes the evacuation of visitors or emergency response by law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, animal control personnel or staff, the offense constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. (3) If the violation results in injury, death or substantial risk of injury or death to an animal, employee, emergency responder or member of the public, the offense constitutes a felony of the third …

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Sponsors

• Melissa Shusterman (D, 157) · primary sponsor
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Tarah Probst (D, 189)
• Zachary Mako (R, 183)

Latest actions

1. October 16, 2026: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Oct. 16, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2857?

HB2857 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 burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for the offense of unlawful entry into animal enclosure.

What does HB2857 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for the offense of unlawful entry into animal enclosure.

What is the status of HB2857?

In committee as of October 16, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Oct. 16, 2026 (October 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2857?

Melissa Shusterman (D, 157), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2857?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2857