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PA HB693

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Zimmerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Pennsylvania's Dog Law to expand certain kennel requirements previously applicable only to "Kennel Class C" license holders to apply to all kennels

  • Removes subsection (g) which contained specific requirements for boarding kennels, humane societies, and Kennel Class I through VI license holders regarding exercise plans, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and primary enclosure construction standards

  • Establishes a Heat Index value of 85 or lower as the new humidity standard for dog housing facilities, replacing the previous "health and well-being" standard

  • Abrogates the provisions of 7 Pa. Code § 28a.4(a)(1), a state regulation related to kennel requirements

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for requirements for kennels; and abrogating a regulation.

Last Action

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

2/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Rural Affairs2/21/2025

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