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PA HB995

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Shusterman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a statewide disaster plan and response capability for owned animals affected by disasters in Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) must administer the program, allocate funding, and incorporate owned animal protection into the Commonwealth Emergency Management Plan

  • Annual funding provided to agency-approved animal response teams for planning, developing, and maintaining animal response and rescue capabilities

  • "Owned animals" includes pets, agricultural animals, and animals kept under Pennsylvania Game Commission permits, but excludes wildlife

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for emergency preparedness for owned animals.

Last Action

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness3/24/2025

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