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PA HB693
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Zimmerman
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AI Summary
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Amends Pennsylvania's Dog Law to expand certain kennel requirements previously applicable only to "Kennel Class C" license holders to apply to all kennels
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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
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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
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Abrogates the provisions of 7 Pa. Code § 28a.4(a)(1), a state regulation related to kennel requirements
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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