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PA HB1344

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Armanini

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 53 to require the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission to establish training and certification standards specifically for police canine units detecting fentanyl

  • Mandates consultation with experts who train canines to detect controlled substances, law enforcement using detection canines, and canine training specialists for law enforcement

  • Requires input from licensed medical professionals and veterinarians on protocols to minimize fentanyl exposure to canines and handlers, detecting clinical signs of exposure, and providing emergency medical treatment

  • Standards must be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin after establishment or updates

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In employees, further providing for canine training standards for police officers.

Last Action

Re-committed to Appropriations

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/4/2026
Judiciary4/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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