HB 1241 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.327, No.85), known as the Auctioneer Licensing and Trading Assistant Registration Act, providing for horses sold at auction.

HB 1241 amends Pennsylvania's Auctioneer Licensing Act to require auction companies selling horses to verify and publicly post identifying information (microchip numbers, tattoos, or brands) on their website before listing. It mandates a 72-hour waiting period after posting before a horse can be offered for sale, and requires auction companies to maintain detailed records of compliance for one year. This bill directly affects horse auction companies in Pennsylvania by adding transparency measures to help verify ownership and prevent the sale of stolen horses. The key provisions focus on mandatory identification checks, public online disclosure, and recordkeeping, without changing existing licensing requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2025
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Apr 17, 2025
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Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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