An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for animal abuse registry.

This bill creates a registry of individuals convicted of animal abuse offenses in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State Police will maintain and post this registry on a public website, including identifying information like a photograph and legal name. Individuals convicted of animal abuse will be added to the registry for a period, ranging from two to five years, depending on the number of convictions, with potential for longer periods based on the severity of the offense. The bill also establishes a process for verifying the registry prior to animal sales, transfers, or adoptions, and outlines penalties for failing to do so.