The Libre Report

I make regular appearances at fundraising and media events throughout the state. I’ve even been dubbed PA’s top animal welfare lobbyist! That's right, I hit the Hill to visit all of our elected officials whenever an important bill is being considered.

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The Governor is signing Libre's Law today!

In case you somehow missed it, HB 1238 is going to become law today! That's right, all of our hard work paid off. Libre's Law, along with a number of other animal welfare measures, will be signed by my new pal, Governor Wolf, at 12:30pm today on the lawn outside the Irvis Office Building at the corner of Commonwealth and Walnut Streets, Harrisburg. Come on out and join us!!

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House Bill 1238, including Libre's Law, Passes out of committee!

Wow! We're almost there, friends! HB 1238, which includes the cruelty prevention bill named after yours truly (Libre's Law), has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee without any amendments! Now on to the Senate floor...then to the Governor's desk!! Don't forget to thank your House and Senate members for their support. We're almost there!!

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Support House Bill 1238, including Libre's Law!

House Bill 1238, which includes Libre's Law, has overwhelmingly passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives! On to the Senate. Don't forget to contact your Senator and ask for their support!

Great news, friends! HB 1238, introduced by Rep. Todd Stephens and 30 co-sponsors is a bi-partisan, comprehensive, anti-cruelty bill that not only provides needed updates to Pennsylvania’s cruelty statute, but adds many provisions of various cruelty bills that have been introduced this session including Senator Alloway’s and Rep Ryan Bizzaro’s Libre’s Laws strengthening penalties, tethering language, equine protections and more.  It is great to see so many humane legislators get together to offer a comprehensive anti-cruelty bill. 

We need everyone to do 2 things:

  1. If your representative VOTED YES, please thank them. It is Very important to say thank you.
  2. Please call YOUR OWN state senator to request their support of HB 1238.

https://humane-pa.org/current-legislation-2/fact-sheets-about-pending-bills-2017/comprehensive-animal-cruelty-bill/

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