Governor Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that the first significant strengthening of Pennsylvania’s animal protection statutes in nearly 30 years, Act 10 of 2017, becomes law today.
Governor Wolf joined advocates at the Humane Society of Harrisburg to remind the public that Act 10 of 2017 goes into effect on Monday, August 28, 2017.
Governor Wolf signed the animal cruelty prevention bill at a public celebration surrounded by advocates and members of the legislature.
Governor Wolf encouraged members of the public to attend a celebration and bill signing for HB 1238, the animal protection and abuse overhaul that updates and clarifies the existing animals abuse statutes and increases the penalties for abusing animals.
Governor Wolf released the following statement urging the Senate to send House Bill 1238 – an overhaul of Pennsylvania’s animal abuse law including Libre’s Law – to his desk for his signature.