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PA HB1750

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Markosek

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cremation providers must furnish free written descriptions of services to pet owners, veterinarians, pet shops, and funeral directors who refer more than 5 animals per calendar year, clearly explaining private, individual-partitioned, and communal cremation options

  • Providers returning cremated remains must include certification that services were performed as described; intermediaries (vets, pet shops, funeral directors) must provide a second certification that remains belong to the owner's animal

  • Holding facilities for animal remains must protect personnel health, comply with public health laws, and preserve the dignity of animal remains

  • Providers must maintain cremation records for at least 5 years, including signed authorization forms, identification/tracking documentation, and service logs with dates and methods

  • Violations constitute unfair trade practices enforceable by the Attorney General, and licensed professionals may face suspension or revocation of credentials; the act takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Providing for disclosure of cremation services for deceased animals, for distribution and certification, for required notices, for holding facility standards, for recordkeeping requirements and for enforcement; and imposing penalties.

Last Action

Re-committed to Appropriations

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/4/2026
Judiciary7/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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