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PA HB376

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne McNeill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits carrying dogs on the hood, roof, truck bed, or any other external section of a vehicle on public roads in Pennsylvania

  • First violation: summary offense with fine of $50-$150; second violation: fine of $150-$300

  • Third or subsequent violation: fine of $300-$500 and/or up to 90 days imprisonment

  • Exception allows dogs transported in secured, insulated cages designed for safe transport that protect from weather exposure and prevent falling or jumping

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for the offense of transporting dogs in external section of vehicle; and imposing penalties.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

1/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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